1 Samuel 16:16

Good News Translation (US Version)

So give us the order, sir, and we will look for a man who knows how to play the harp. Then when the evil spirit comes on you, the man can play his harp, and you will be all right again.”

Cross References

2 Kings 3:15

Now get me a musician.” As the musician played his harp, the power of the Lord came on Elisha,

1 Kings 10:8

How fortunate are your wives! And how fortunate your servants, who are always in your presence and are privileged to hear your wise sayings!

1 Samuel 19:9

One day an evil spirit from the Lord took control of Saul. He was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, and David was there, playing his harp.

1 Samuel 18:10

The next day an evil spirit from God suddenly took control of Saul, and he raved in his house like a madman. David was playing the harp, as he did every day, and Saul was holding a spear.

1 Samuel 10:5

Then you will go to the Hill of God in Gibeah, where there is a Philistine camp. At the entrance to the town you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the altar on the hill, playing harps, drums, flutes, and lyres. They will be dancing and shouting.

1 Samuel 16:14

The Lord's spirit left Saul, and an evil spirit sent by the Lord tormented him.

1 Samuel 16:15

His servants said to him, “We know that an evil spirit sent by God is tormenting you.

1 Samuel 16:17

Saul ordered them, “Find me a man who plays well and bring him to me.”