David · Issue #2 of 18
The Harp And The Madness
1 Samuel 16:14–23 · World English Bible
1 Samuel 16:14
Now the LORD’s Spirit departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
1 Samuel 16:15
Saul’s servants said to him,
See now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.
1 Samuel 16:16
Let our lord now command your servants who are in front of you to seek out a man who is a skillful player on the harp. Then when the evil spirit from God is on you, he will play with his hand, and you will be well.”
1 Samuel 16:17
Saul said to his servants,
Provide me now a man who can play well, and bring him to me.
1 Samuel 16:18
Then one of the young men answered and said,
Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person; and the LORD is with him.
1 Samuel 16:19
Therefore Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said,
Send me David your son, who is with the sheep.
1 Samuel 16:20
Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a container of wine, and a young goat, and sent them by David his son to Saul.
1 Samuel 16:21
David came to Saul and stood before him. He loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer.
1 Samuel 16:22
Saul sent to Jesse, saying,
Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.
1 Samuel 16:23
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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