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Al-taschith

אַל תַּשְׁחֵת · al tash.chet · H05164 mentions, all in Psalms

Who they were

Al-taschith is a term that appears in the titles of four Psalms: 57, 58, 59, and 75. The phrase "Al-taschith" is translated as "Do Not Destroy" and is likely a musical or literary term. Its exact meaning and purpose are unclear, but it may have been an instruction for the music leader or a reference to the psalm's theme. Some scholars suggest that it could be a tune name or a musical instrument. The appearance of this term in multiple Psalm titles suggests that it had a specific significance in ancient Israelite worship and music.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

4 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

Psalms 4 mentions

Psalms 57:1For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you.…Psalms 58:1For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David. Do you indeed speak righteousness, silent ones? Do you judge blamelessly, you sons of men?Psalms 59:1For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God. Set me on high from…Psalms 75:1For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm by Asaph. A song. We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.

What the dictionary says

See PSALMS; SONG.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915)
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