1 Samuel 16:21-23
Common English Bible
21 That is how David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul liked David very much,[a] and David became his armor-bearer. 22 Saul sent a message to Jesse: “Please allow David to remain in my service because I am pleased with him.” 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.
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- 1 Samuel 16:21 Or David liked Saul very much.
1 Samuel 16:21-23
New International Version
21 David came to Saul and entered his service.(A) Saul liked him very much, and David became one of his armor-bearers. 22 Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Allow David to remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”
23 Whenever the spirit from God came on Saul, David would take up his lyre and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit(B) would leave him.
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