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1 Samuel 16:23

World English Bible

When the spirit from God was on Saul, David took the harp, and played with his hand; so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.

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1 Samuel 16:23 in 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.

1 Samuel 16:23 · American Standard Version

1 Samuel 16:23 in context

  1. 21David came to Saul, and stood before him. He loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer.
  2. 22Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight.”
  3. 23When the spirit from God was on Saul, David took the harp, and played with his hand; so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.