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# harp #
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## Definition: ##
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A harp is a stringed musical instrument, usually having a large open frame with vertical strings.
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* In Bible times, fir wood was used to make harps and other musical instruments.
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* Harps were often held in the hands and played while walking.
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* In many places in the Bible, harps are mentioned as instruments that were used to praise and worship God.
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* David wrote several psalms which were set to harp music.
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* He also played a harp for King Saul to soothe the king's troubled spirit.
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(See also: [david](../other/david.md) **·** [fir](../other/fir.md) **·** [psalm](../other/psalm.md) **·** [saul](../other/saul.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 15:16-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/15/16)
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* [Amos 05:23-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/amo/05/23)
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* [Daniel 03:3-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/dan/03/03)
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* [Psalm 033:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/033/001)
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* [Revelation 05:8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rev/05/08)
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