Bible Dictionary
Music, Instrumental
Hebrew instrumental music included stringed instruments such as harps and lyres, wind instruments such as horns, trumpets, and flutes, and percussion instruments such as drums, cymbals, and bells. These accompanied worship, celebration, processions, and public announcements.
Biblical Usage
Instrumental music accompanied worship, songs, processions, celebrations, prophecy, announcements, and public gatherings. The instruments were used with singers in temple and national service.
Scripture References
Psalms 8
Psalms 84
Psalms 150:4
Psalms 45:8
Psalms 53
Genesis 4:21
Job 21:12
Job 30:31
Joshua 6:5
1 Chronicles 25:5
Joshua 6:4
Joshua 6:6
Joshua 6:8
Exodus 19:13
Numbers 10:10
Judges 7:16
Judges 7:18
1 Samuel 13:3
Psalms 98:6
Numbers 10:1-10
1 Samuel 10:5
1 Kings 1:40
Isaiah 5:12
Jeremiah 48:36
Daniel 3:5
Exodus 15:20
Psalms 68:25
Genesis 31:27
Isaiah 24:8
Exodus 28:33
Exodus 39:25
2 Samuel 6:5
Psalms 150:5
1 Chronicles 13:8
Ezra 3:10
1 Samuel 18:6
Ecclesiastes 2:8