1 Samuel 16:23

KJV

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.

— 1 Samuel 16:23, King James Version
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1 Samuel 16:23, King James Version.

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 …

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Other Translations

ASV

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.

YLT

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.

BBE

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.

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