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1 Samuel 16:22-23
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
1 Samuel 16:22-23
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
22 Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David remain in my service, for he pleases me.
23 And when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, David took a lyre and played it; so Saul was refreshed and became well, and the evil spirit left him.
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1 Samuel 16:22-23
New International Version
1 Samuel 16:22-23
New International Version
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(A) would leave him.
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