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Musical instrument, probably somewhat like those now bearing the name, for such are seen depicted on the Egyptian monuments. The harp is mentioned as early as Gen. 4: 21. It was one of the instruments used in the temple service. 1 Kings 10: 12; 1 Chr. 13: 8, etc. The harp is remarkable for its soft, soothing sounds. It was used by David to drive away the evil spirit from Saul, 1 Sam. 16: 23 and it is the only musical instrument referred to symbolically as being in heaven. Rev. 5: 8; Rev. 14: 2: called 'the harps of God' in Rev. 15. 2.