1 Samuel 16:16

Easy To Read Version

Give us the command and we will look for someone who can play the harp. If the bad spirit from the Lord comes on you, this person will play music for you. Then you will feel better.”

Cross References

Genesis 41:46

Joseph was 30 years old when he began serving the king of Egypt. Joseph traveled throughout the country of Egypt.

1 Kings 10:8

Your wives [128] and officers are very fortunate! They can serve you and hear your wisdom every day!

2 Kings 3:15

But now bring me a person who plays the harp.”

1 Samuel 10:5

Then you will go to Gibeath Elohim. There is a Philistine fort in that place. When you come to this town, a group of prophets will come out. These prophets will come down from the place for worship. [106] They will be prophesying. [107] They will be playing harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres.

1 Samuel 16:14

The Lord’s Spirit left Saul. Then the Lord sent a bad spirit to Saul. It caused him much trouble.

1 Samuel 16:15

Saul’s servants said to him, “A bad spirit from God is bothering you.

1 Samuel 16:17

So Saul said to his servants, “Find a person who plays music well and bring him to me.”

1 Samuel 18:10

The next day, a bad spirit from God took control of Saul. Saul became wild [166] in his house. David played the harp like he usually did.

1 Samuel 19:9

But a bad spirit from the Lord came on Saul. Saul was sitting in his house. Saul had his spear in his hand. David was playing the harp.