1 Samuel 16:23
And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
Context
This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 16 connects to 8 cross-references. God sends Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint one of Jesse's sons; Jesse presents seven sons but God does not choose any of them. David, the youngest, is summoned from shepherding; God tells Samuel not to look at outward appearance because …
Other Translations
And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took the harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
And it hath come to pass, in the spirit of <FI>sadness from<Fi> God being on Saul, that David hath taken the harp, and played with his hand, and Saul hath refreshment and gladness, and the spirit of sadness hath turned aside from off him.
And whenever the evil spirit from God came on Saul, David took his instrument and made music: so new life came to Saul, and he got well, and the evil spirit went away from him.
Cross References
And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David …
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But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.
Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell …
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, …
Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell …
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.