Bible Dictionary
Altaschith
Altaschith means “destroy not.” It appears in the titles of Psalms 57, 58, 59, and 75 and probably identified a tune or song to which these psalms were sung.
Definition
Altaschith means “destroy not.” It is a musical heading attached to four Psalms and probably identified a known song, poem, or melody.
Biblical Usage
The title appears with Psalms 57, 58, 59, and 75. It likely instructed that these psalms be sung to the tune associated with the words “Destroy not.”
Historical Background
The precise musical significance of the heading is uncertain; it may have been the opening words of an earlier song or poem.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Destroy not, the title of Ps. 57, 58, 59, and 75. It was probably the name of some song to the melody of which these psalms were to be chanted.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(destroy not), found in the introductory verse to Psalms 57,58,59,75. It was probably the beginning of some song or poem to the tune of which those psalms were to be chanted.