Timbrel(tabret, tambourine)
/TIM-brel/
Summary
A timbrel was a hand-held percussion instrument, similar to a tambourine, used in celebration and worship throughout the Old Testament.
☩Use in Worship and Celebration
Miriam led the women with timbrels and dancing after the crossing of the Red Sea. Jephthah's daughter came out with timbrels to celebrate his return. Timbrels accompanied the prophets and were used in joyful worship. The psalmist commands, 'Praise him with the timbrel and dance.' The instrument was typically played by women during celebrations of victory, welcome, and religious festivals.
Key verses:Exodus 15:20Judges 11:341 Samuel 10:5Psalm 150:4
