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1 Samuel 16:21-23
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
1 Samuel 16:21-23
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
21 And David came to Saul, and entered his service. Saul loved him greatly, and he became his armour-bearer. 22 Saul sent to Jesse, saying, ‘Let David remain in my service, for he has found favour in my sight.’ 23 And whenever the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand, and Saul would be relieved and feel better, and the evil spirit would depart from him.
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1 Samuel 16:21-23
New International Version
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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