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and Mattithiah, and Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps tuned to the eight-stringed lyre, to lead.
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The 'Sheminith' Harmony
Commentators explain that the term 'Sheminith' likely means 'the eighth,' referring to a musical octave. These harps were tuned to a lower register, similar to a modern bass part, to create a rich harmony with the other instruments. This detail reveals the sophisticated and intentional nature of the music arranged for worship.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Harps on the Sheminith - The word “Sheminith” properly means “the eighth” and has been compared to the modern musical term “octave.” Further…
19th Century
Anglican
The musicians named in 1 Chronicles 15:17–18, classified according to their instruments.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah The…
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