In the apocalyptic account of the LORD’S judgment upon the earth, Isaiah says…
The wine mourns, the vine languishes, all the merry-hearted sigh. The mirth of the tambourines is stilled, the noise of the jubilant has ceased, the mirth of the lyre is stilled. No more do they drink wine with singing; strong drink is bitter to those who drink it. (Isaiah 24:7-9 ESV)
The normal activities of life will cease when the judgment of God comes upon Judah.
The photo below shows clay images of women playing tambourines. These items are part of the Bethlehem Group of mostly pillared figurines, now displayed in the British Museum.
Female musicians from Bethlehem. British Museum. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins.
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