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Alamoth
Virgins, a musical term (1 Chr. 15:20), denoting that the psalm which bears this inscription (Ps. 46) was to be sung by soprano or female voices.
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
(virgins), (Psalms 46:1) title; (1 Chronicles 15:20) Some interpret it to mean a musical instrument, and others a melody.
In the Bible
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Verses where Alamoth is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 15:20
Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth.
Scripture on Alamoth
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Alamoth references
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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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