1 Samuel 16:14–23
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David Appears before Saul
16:14Now the Spirit of the Lord had turned away from Saul, and an evil spirit22 from the Lord tormented him. 16:15Then Saul’s servants said to him, “Look, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you!” 16:16Let our lord instruct his servants who are here before you to look for a man who knows how to play the lyre. Then whenever the evil spirit from God comes upon you, he can play the lyre23 and you will feel better.”2416:17So Saul said to his servants, “Find25 me a man who plays well and bring him to me.” 16:18One of his attendants replied,26 “I have seen a son of Jesse in Bethlehem27 who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave warrior28 and is articulate29 and handsome,30 for the Lord is with him.”
16:19So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, “Send me your son David, who is out with the sheep. 16:20So Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a container of wine, and a young goat31 and sent them to Saul with32 his son David. 16:21David came to Saul and stood before him. Saul liked him a great deal,33 and he became his armor bearer. 16:22Then Saul sent word to Jesse saying, “Let David be my servant, for I really like him.”34
16:23So whenever the spirit from God would come upon Saul, David would take his lyre and play it. This would bring relief to Saul and make him feel better. Then the evil spirit would leave him alone.35
Footnotes
- 22 Or “an injurious spirit”; cf. “a tormenting spirit.” The phrase need not refer to an evil, demonic spirit. The Hebrew word translated “evil” may refer to the character of the spirit or to its effect upon Saul. If the latter, another translation option might be “a mischief-making spirit.”
- 23 Heb “and he will play with his hand.”
- 24 Heb “and it will be better for you.”
- 25 Heb “see.”
- 26 Heb “answered and said.”
- 27 For location see ; ; ; .
- 28 Heb “mighty man of valor and a man of war.”
- 29 Heb “discerning of word.”
- 30 Heb “a man of form.”
- 31 Heb “a kid of the goats.”
- 32 Heb “by the hand of.”
- 33 Heb “he loved him.”
- 34 Heb “Let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my eyes.”
- 35 Heb “would turn aside from upon him.”
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