Jubal

“The father of all such as handle the harp and organ.”

Gen. 4:21

Laban

Laban wished to send Jacob away with music and singing.

Gen. 31:27

Moses and the Children of Israel

A song that praises God for Israel’s deliverance from Egypt.

Ex. 15:1–19

Children of Israel

“When the trumpet soundeth long, they shall come up to the mount” (Sinai).

Ex. 19:13

High Priest

Had bells on his sacred robe.

Ex. 28:34–35

Children of Israel

Trumpets were blown on the New Year.

Lev. 23:24

Children of Israel

Silver trumpets were used to call assemblies, sound alarms, and accompany select sacrifices.

Num. 10:1–10

Children of Israel

A song that marks the occasion when God provided Israel with water.

Num. 21:16–18

Tribes of Israel

Trumpets were sounded in war.

Num. 31:6; 2 Chr. 13:14

Moses and Joshua

Shortly before Moses’s death, Moses and Joshua “spoke” a song to all Israel.

Deut. 32:1–46

Seven priests

Jericho fell at the sound of rams’ horns.

Josh. 6:1–20

Deborah and Barak

A song that celebrates Israel’s deliverance from Canaanite bondage.

Judg. 5:1–31

David

David played the harp, and an evil spirit departed from king Saul.

1 Sam. 16:14–23

Women of Israel

A song marking David’s victory over Goliath.

1 Sam. 18:6–7

David

A song to the lord when David was delivered from his enemies.

2 Sam. 22:1–51

Israelite musicians

Royal coronations were accompanied by music.

1 Kgs. 1:39–40; 2 Chr. 23:11–13

A musician

Prepared Elisha (and others) to prophesy.

2 Kgs. 3:15–16; cf. 1 Sam. 10:5–6

A choir of Levites

Singing in the tabernacle.

1 Chr. 6:31–32

David, Israel, and Levite choir

Sing and play musical instruments as the ark is moved to Jerusalem.

1 Chr. 13, 15, 16

A choir of Levites

A song of thanksgiving and praise that is sung at the Jerusalem temple dedication.

2 Chr. 5:12–14

King Asa and Judah

A covenant with the lord that was accompanied by trumpets and cornets

2 Chr. 15:8–15

Appointed singers

A song for the Israelite army as they warred against the Ammonites and Moabites.

2 Chr. 20:18–23

Levite choir

A song of worship at the temple and connected with sacrifices.

2 Chr. 29:25–30

Priests and Levites

Song and music on the occasion of the laying of the temple’s foundation.

Ezra 3:10–12

Group of singers

Accompanied Ezra and the priests on their return to Jerusalem.

Ezra 7:7

Levite choir

Associated with the temple and temple worship.

Neh. 11:22–23

Levites

The dedication of Jerusalem’s walls.

Neh. 12:27–28

Sons of God shout for joy

When God laid the earth’s foundations, “the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted with joy.”

Job 38:6–8

Various singers and musicians

Male and female musicians were a part of the king’s court.

Eccl. 2:8

Israel

Music accompanied feasting.

Isa. 5:12

Babylonians

People commanded to worship a golden image when they heard certain music play.

Dan. 3:5

Lyre, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer

1 Kgs. 10:12; 1 Chr. 13:8; Neh. 12:27; Dan. 3:5–15

Horn, ram’s horn, trumpet, flute, pipe?

Josh. 6:4–20; 1 Sam. 10:5; 1 Chr. 13:8; 15:28; Ps. 150; Dan. 3:5–15

Bells, tambourine or hand drum, cymbals

Ex. 28:34–35; 1 Sam. 18:6; 1 Chr. 13:8; Ps. 68:25