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It is a Hebrew phrase that is often translated as "Do Not Destroy." This term is traditionally understood to be a musical or liturgical directive, possibly indicating the tune to which the Psalm was to be sung or the style in which it was to be performed.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>The phrase "Al-tashheth" is found in the titles of four Psalms: <a href="/bsb/psalms/57.htm">Psalm 57</a>, <a href="/bsb/psalms/58.htm">Psalm 58</a>, <a href="/bsb/psalms/59.htm">Psalm 59</a>, and <a href="/bsb/psalms/75.htm">Psalm 75</a>. Each of these Psalms is attributed to David, and they are considered Michtams, a term that suggests they are golden or precious, possibly indicating their importance or the depth of their content.<br><br>1. <b>Psalm 57:</b> <br> The title of <a href="/bsb/psalms/57.htm">Psalm 57</a> in the Berean Standard Bible reads, "For the choirmaster. To the tune of 'Do Not Destroy.' A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave." This Psalm is a plea for mercy and protection, reflecting David's trust in God's deliverance during a time of great distress.<br><br>2. <b>Psalm 58:</b> <br> The title of <a href="/bsb/psalms/58.htm">Psalm 58</a> states, "For the choirmaster. To the tune of 'Do Not Destroy.' A Miktam of David." This Psalm is an imprecatory prayer, calling for divine justice against the wicked and corrupt judges. It reflects a deep yearning for righteousness and the vindication of the innocent.<br><br>3. <b>Psalm 59:</b> <br> The title of <a href="/bsb/psalms/59.htm">Psalm 59</a> reads, "For the choirmaster. To the tune of 'Do Not Destroy.' A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house to kill him." This Psalm is a cry for deliverance from enemies, expressing confidence in God's protection and justice.<br><br>4. <b>Psalm 75:</b> <br> The title of <a href="/bsb/psalms/75.htm">Psalm 75</a> is, "For the choirmaster: To the tune of 'Do Not Destroy.' A Psalm of Asaph. A Song." Unlike the previous three, this Psalm is attributed to Asaph and is a song of thanksgiving, celebrating God's righteous judgment and sovereignty.<br><br><b>Interpretation and Significance:</b> <br>The use of "Al-tashheth" in these Psalms suggests a common theme of seeking divine intervention and protection. The directive "Do Not Destroy" may have served as a reminder of God's power to preserve and protect His people, even in the face of imminent danger or injustice. The repeated use of this phrase in the context of these Psalms highlights the importance of trusting in God's deliverance and justice.<br><br><b>Musical and Liturgical Context:</b> <br>While the exact musical implications of "Al-tashheth" are not fully understood, it is clear that it served as an important liturgical or musical instruction. It may have indicated a specific melody or style that was well-known to the ancient Israelites. The consistent use of this phrase in the titles of these Psalms suggests that it held significant meaning in the worship practices of the time.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>The phrase "Al-tashheth" serves as a poignant reminder of the themes of divine protection, justice, and trust in God that permeate the Psalms. Its presence in the titles of these Psalms underscores the enduring relevance of these themes in the life of faith.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">AL-TASHHETH; AL-TASCHITH</span><p>al-tash'-heth, al-tas'-kith. See <a href="../p/psalms.htm">PSALMS</a>; <a href="../s/song.htm">SONG</a>.<p><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/altashheth.htm"><span class="l"><b>Altashheth</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>AL</b>-<b>TASHHETH</b>; AL-TASCHITH.<br> al-tash'-heth, al-tas'-kith. See PSALMS; SONG. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/altashheth.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/al-tashheth.htm"><span class="l"><b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b>. <b>Altashheth</b>, <b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b>. Al-tash-heth . Int. Standard Bible<br> Encyclopedia <b>...</b> (BBE JPS). <b>Altashheth</b>, <b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b>. Al-tash-heth . Reference Bible <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/al-tashheth.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/michtam.htm"><span class="l">Michtam (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (ASV). Psalms 57:1 <To the chief music-maker; put to <b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b>. Michtam. <b>...</b> Psalm<br> 58 For the Chief Musician; 'set to' <b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b>. 'A Psalm' of David Michtam. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/michtam.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/al-taschith.htm"><span class="l">Al-taschith (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Al-taschith. Altaschith, Al-taschith. <b>Altashheth</b> . Int. Standard Bible<br> Encyclopedia <b>AL</b>-<b>TASHHETH</b>; AL-TASCHITH. al-tash'-heth, al-tas'-kith. See PSALMS; <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/al-taschith.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/music-maker.htm"><span class="l">Music-maker (55 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE). Psalms 57:1 <To the chief music-maker; put to <b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b>. Michtam. Of David. <b>...</b><br> (BBE). Psalms 58:1 <To the chief music-maker; put to <b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b>. Michtam. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/music-maker.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/musician.htm"><span class="l">Musician (112 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Psalm 58 For the Chief Musician; 'set to' <b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b>. 'A Psalm' of David Michtam. <b>...</b><br> Psalm 59 For the Chief Musician; 'set to' <b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b>. 'A Psalm' of David. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/musician.htm - 39k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/merdiful.htm"><span class="l">Merdiful (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Merdiful (1 Occurrence). Psalms 57:1 <To the<br> chief music-maker; put to <b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b>. Michtam. Of David. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/merdiful.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/altaschith.htm"><span class="l">Altaschith</span></a><br><b>...</b> psalms were to be chanted. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>AL</b>-<b>TASHHETH</b>;<br> AL-TASCHITH. al-tash'-heth, al-tas'-kith. See PSALMS; SONG. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/altaschith.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/al-tash-heth.htm"><span class="l">Al-tash-heth (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Al-tash-heth. <b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b>, Al-tash-heth. Alter . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br> (ASV). <b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b>, Al-tash-heth. Alter . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/al-tash-heth.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/song.htm"><span class="l">Song (207 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> See HIND OF THE MORNING. (2) Al-taschith (the King James Version), <b>Al</b>-<b>tashheth</b><br> (Revised Version), 'al-tashcheth, ie "Destroy not," Psalms 57-59; 75, is <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/song.htm - 78k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/al-Qadr-in-Islam.html">What is al-Qadr in Islam? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Al-Masih-ad-Dajjal.html">Who is Al-Masih ad-Dajjal in Islamic eschatology? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Twelfth-Imam.html">What is the Twelfth Imam in Islamic eschatology? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Al-tashheth (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalms 57:1</a></span><br /><To the chief music-maker; put to <span class="boldtext">Al-tashheth</span>. Michtam. Of David. When he went in flight from Saul, in the hole of the rock.> Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me; for the hope of my soul is in you: I will keep myself safely under the shade of your wings, till these troubles are past. <br /><span class="source">(BBE JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Psalms 58:1</a></span><br /><To the chief music-maker; put to <span class="boldtext">Al-tashheth</span>. Michtam. Of David.> Is there righteousness in your mouths, O you gods? are you upright judges, O you sons of men? <br /><span class="source">(BBE JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalms 59:1</a></span><br />Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: Set me on high from them that rise up against me. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/75-1.htm">Psalms 75:1</a></span><br /><To the chief music-maker; put to <span class="boldtext">Al-tashheth</span>. A Psalm. Of Asaph. A Song.> To you, O God, we give praise, to you we give praise: and those who give honour to your name make clear your works of power. <br /><span class="source">(BBE JPS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/al-tashheth.htm">Al-Tashheth</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/al-tash-heth.htm">Al-tash-heth (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/al-tashheth.htm">Al-tashheth (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/al-taschith.htm">Al-taschith (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/alter.htm">Alter (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/michtam.htm">Michtam (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/altaschith.htm">Altaschith</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/musician.htm">Musician (112 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph (47 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cave.htm">Cave (40 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/song.htm">Song (207 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/a/altashheth.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Altashheth"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Altashheth" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/a/al-tash-heth.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Al-tash-heth"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Al-tash-heth" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>