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They came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets to the house of Yahweh.

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The Sound of Victory

Commentators note that Judah's return from battle was a loud, joyful, musical procession. They used the primary instruments of worship—psalteries, harps, and trumpets—to publicly celebrate. Several scholars, including Ellicott and Spurgeon, suggest this event is the likely historical context for Psalm 47, which you can almost hear them singing as they march.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 20:28

19th Century

Bishop

With psalteries. —So the Vulgate. Rather, with harps, guitars, and clarions. (Compare Psalms 47:5-6, which may be suppose…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Chronicles 20:27–30

19th Century

Preacher

For the LORD had made them to rejoice over their enemies.

And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 20:28

17th Century

Pastor

And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries, and harps, and trumpets The three principal instruments of music used in sing…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 20:20–30

17th Century

Minister

Jehoshaphat exhorted his troops to firm faith in God. Faith inspires a man with true courage; nor will anything help more to establish the heart in…