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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 15:20
18th Century
Theologian
Psalteries on Alamoth - This likely refers to psalteries whose tone resembled the voices of girls (עלמות ‛ălâmôth). Compare…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 15:20
19th Century
Bishop
THE ARK.
- Two guardians of the Ark.
- The king, with the heads of the nation.…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 15:20
17th Century
Pastor
And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and
Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 15:1–24
17th Century
Minister
Wise and good men may be guilty of oversights, which they will correct as soon as they are aware of them. David does not try to justify what had be…