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Flute

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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A musical instrument, probably composed of a number of pipes, mentioned Daniel 3:5,7,10,15 .

In Matthew 9:23,24 , notice is taken of players on the flute, here called "minstrels" (but in RSV "flute-players").

Flutes were in common use among the ancient Egyptians.

Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Flute'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​f/flute.html. 1897.
 
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