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and Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries set to Alamoth;
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High Notes of Praise
The phrase "with psalteries set to Alamoth" is explained by commentators as a specific musical direction. "Alamoth" (related to the Hebrew word for "maidens") likely indicates a high-pitched, soprano-like sound. This detail, also found in the heading of Psalm 46, reveals the thoughtful and artistic nature of the music prepared for worship.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Psalteries on Alamoth - This likely refers to psalteries whose tone resembled the voices of girls (עלמות ‛ălâmôth). Compare…
19th Century
Anglican
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah
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