Verse 16

1 Samuel 16:16

New Living Translation

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16 Let us find a good musician to play the harp whenever the tormenting spirit troubles you. He will play soothing music, and you will soon be well again.”

Original Language Text

hebrew

יֹאמַר נָ֤א אֲדֹנֵ֨/נוּ֙ עֲבָדֶ֣י/ךָ לְ/פָנֶ֔י/ךָ יְבַקְשׁ֕וּ אִ֕ישׁ יֹדֵ֖עַ מְנַגֵּ֣ן בַּ/כִּנּ֑וֹר וְ/הָיָ֗ה בִּֽ/הְי֨וֹת עָלֶ֤י/ךָ רֽוּחַ אֱלֹהִים֙ רָעָ֔ה וְ/נִגֵּ֥ן בְּ/יָד֖/וֹ וְ/ט֥וֹב לָֽ/ךְ

English Translation

Let your servants please seek out a man who is skillful in playing the harp, and it shall be that when the evil spirit from God is upon you, he will play with his hand, and it will be good for you.

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Chapter 16 Context

1 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “You have mourned long enough for Saul. I have rejected him as king of... Focus ↗

2 But Samuel asked, “How can I do that? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me.” “Take a heifer with... Focus ↗

3 Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you which of his sons to anoint for me.” Focus ↗

4 So Samuel did as the LORD instructed. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town came trem... Focus ↗

5 “Yes,” Samuel replied. “I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Purify yourselves and come with me to... Focus ↗

6 When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the LORD’s anointed!” Focus ↗

7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The... Focus ↗

8 Then Jesse told his son Abinadab to step forward and walk in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “This... Focus ↗

9 Next Jesse summoned Shimea, but Samuel said, “Neither is this the one the LORD has chosen.” Focus ↗

10 In the same way all seven of Jesse’s sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The L... Focus ↗

11 Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied.... Focus ↗

12 So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the LORD said, “This is th... Focus ↗

13 So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and an... Focus ↗

14 Now the Spirit of the LORD had left Saul, and the LORD sent a tormenting spirit that filled him with... Focus ↗

15 Some of Saul’s servants said to him, “A tormenting spirit from God (Elohim) is troubling you. Focus ↗

16 Let us find a good musician to play the harp whenever the tormenting spirit troubles you. He will pl...

17 “All right,” Saul said. “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him here.” Focus ↗

18 One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not... Focus ↗

19 So Saul sent messengers to Jesse to say, “Send me your son David, the shepherd.” Focus ↗

20 Jesse responded by sending David to Saul, along with a young goat, a donkey loaded with bread, and a... Focus ↗

21 So David went to Saul and began serving him. Saul loved David very much, and David became his armor... Focus ↗

22 Then Saul sent word to Jesse asking, “Please let David remain in my service, for I am very pleased w... Focus ↗

23 And whenever the tormenting spirit from God (Elohim) troubled Saul, David would play the harp. Then... Focus ↗

Verse Information

Book: 1 Samuel
Chapter: Chapter 16 (23 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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