Sistrum
An ancient percussion instrument. A sistrum had a thin metal frame with many metal rods or loops that made jingling sounds when shaken. In 2 Samuel 6:5, this instrument is translated as "castanets" in the New Living Translation.
An ancient percussion instrument. A sistrum had a thin metal frame with many metal rods or loops that made jingling sounds when shaken. In 2 Samuel 6:5, this instrument is translated as "castanets" in the New Living Translation.