Parallel Verses English Standard Version And whenever the harmful spirit from God was upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand. So Saul was refreshed and was well, and the harmful spirit departed from him. King James Bible 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. American Standard Version 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. Douay-Rheims Bible So whensoever the evil spirit from the Lord was upon Saul, David took his harp, and played with his hand, and Saul was refreshed, and was better, for the evil spirit departed from him. English Revised Version 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. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took a harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him. 1 Samuel 16:23 Parallel Commentary Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old TestamentWhen Saul commanded them to seek out a good player upon a stringed instrument in accordance with this advice, one of the youths (נערים, a lower class of court servants) said, "I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, skilled in laying, and a brave man, and a man of war, eloquent, and a handsome man, and Jehovah is with him." The description of David is "a mighty man" and "a man of war" does not presuppose that David had already fought bravely in war, but may be perfectly explained from what David himself afterwards affirmed respecting his conflicts with lions and bears (1 Samuel 17:34-35). The courage and strength which he had then displayed furnished sufficient proofs of heroism for any one to discern in him the future warrior. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the evil spirit Saul Cross References 1 Samuel 16:14 Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a harmful spirit from the LORD tormented him. 1 Samuel 16:22 And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight." 1 Samuel 18:10 The next day a harmful spirit from God rushed upon Saul, and he raved within his house while David was playing the lyre, as he did day by day. Saul had his spear in his hand. 2 Kings 3:15 But now bring me a musician." And when the musician played, the hand of the LORD came upon him. Jump to Previous Better David Depart Departed Evil Hand Harp Instrument Lyre Music New Play Played Refreshed Refreshment Relief Sadness Saul Spirit Turned WheneverJump to Next Better David Depart Departed Evil Hand Harp Instrument Lyre Music New Play Played Refreshed Refreshment Relief Sadness Saul Spirit Turned WheneverLinks 1 Samuel 16:23 NIV1 Samuel 16:23 NLT 1 Samuel 16:23 ESV 1 Samuel 16:23 NASB 1 Samuel 16:23 KJV 1 Samuel 16:23 Bible Apps 1 Samuel 16:23 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 16:23 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 16:23 French Bible 1 Samuel 16:23 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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