1 Samuel 16:23 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²³ Whenever the spirit from God came on Saul,  David would pick up his lyre and play, and Saul would then be relieved, feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²³ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²³ And when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, David took a lyre and played it; so Saul was refreshed and became well, and the evil spirit left him.

American Standard Version (1901)

²³ 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.

Common English Bible

²³ Whenever the evil spirit from God affected Saul, David would take the lyre and play it. Then Saul would relax and feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him alone.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²³ And so, whenever the evil spirit from the Lord assailed Saul, David took up his stringed instrument, and he struck it with his hand, and Saul was refreshed and uplifted. For the evil spirit withdrew from him.

1 Samuel 16:23 Cross References

2 Kings 3:15

Now, bring me a musician.’ While the musician played,  the Lord’s hand  came on Elisha.

1 Samuel 16:22

Then Saul sent word to Jesse: ‘Let David remain in my service, for he has found favour with me.’