Isaiah 24:8

“The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, &c.] Or of drums, and such like musical instruments, used at junketings and jovial feasts. So when Babylon is fallen, the voice of harpers and musicians, and of pipers and trumpeters, shall be heard no more therein, (<661822>Revelation 18:22): the noise of them that rejoice endeth; the tumultuous noise of revelling persons at feasts and banquets, at marriages, and such like seasons; and so it is said, that when Babylon is destroyed, the voice of the bridegroom and the bride shall be heard no more at all therein, or the joy expressed on such occasions by their friends and companions, (<661823>Revelation 18:23): the joy of the harp ceaseth; an instrument of music…”

“(Rev 18:22).”

“The mirth of tabrets - The joy and exultation which is produced by tabrets. On the words ‘tabret’ (תף tôph) and ‘harp’ (כנור kinnôr), see the notes at Isaiah 5:12. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Tabrets - Which they used in their feasts. The noise - The word properly signifies a confused clamour, such as drunken men make. Isaiah 24:9”

“24:8 Tambourines and melodious chords of the harp represent good times (see 5:12; Rev 18:22).”

“Isa 23:15, Isa 23:16; Jer 7:34, Jer 16:9, Jer 25:10; Eze 26:13; Hos 2:11; Rev 18:22 Isaiah 24:9”