1 Samuel 16:23

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play. Then Saul would find relief and feel better, and the spirit of distress would depart from him.

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KJV

King James Version

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.

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WEB

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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ASV

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.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Samuel 16

²¹ When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armor-bearer.

²² Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”

²³ And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play. Then Saul would find relief and feel better, and the spirit of distress would depart from him.

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