Bible Dictionary
Jonath-elem-rechokim
Jonath-elem-rechokim is the title of Psalm 56. It probably refers to a known tune or musical setting, often understood as “the silent dove in distant places.”
Definition
Jonath-elem-rechokim is the title attached to Psalm 56. It is commonly understood as referring to “the silent dove in distant places,” though the supplied material presents this as a title whose precise significance is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
The phrase occurs as the heading of Psalm 56 and appears to provide musical direction for the psalm.
Historical Background
It was probably the name of a known tune or melody to which the psalm was to be sung.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Dove of the dumbness of the distance; i.e., “the silent dove in distant places”, title of Ps. 56. This was probably the name of some well known tune or melody to which the psalm was to be sung.