Shushan-Eduth

Shushan-Eduth appears in the superscription of Psalm 60 as a musical designation, literally meaning lily of the testimony or lily of the witness. It is closely related to Shoshannim-Eduth in Psalm 80. The term likely indicates either a specific melody or tune associated with covenant testimony (eduth), or a type of instrument used in liturgical performance. Psalm 60 is a national lament following military reverses under David, calling on God to restore Israel and give victory over Edom and the surrounding nations. The designation suggests the psalm was performed with a particular musical tradition connected to Israel's covenant witness before God.