Devine Scripture

1 Samuel 16:23

1 Samuel chapter 16 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.22And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.

v.23This passage

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 18:10

    And it came to pass on the morrow, that an evil spirit from God came mightily upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as he did day by day. And Saul had his spear in his hand;

  • 1 Samuel 16:14

    Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.