1 Samuel 16:23 - Tree of Life Version

²³ It came to pass, whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take the harp and play it with his hand. So Saul would find relief and feel better, as the evil spirit departed from 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.” Now as the musician played, the hand of Adonai came upon him,

1 Samuel 16:22

Then Saul sent word to Jesse saying, “Let David now keep attending me, for he has found favor in my eyes.”