1 Samuel 16:17

17 Saul told his officials, "Please find me a man who can play well and bring him to me."

1 Samuel 16:17 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 16:17

And Saul said unto his servants
Approving of, and pleased with the advice they gave:

provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me; for being
a sovereign prince, he could command whom he would to attend to his person and service.

1 Samuel 16:17 In-Context

15 Saul's officials told him, "An evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
16 Your Majesty, why don't you command us to look for a man who can play the lyre well? When the evil spirit from God comes to you, he'll strum a tune, and you'll feel better."
17 Saul told his officials, "Please find me a man who can play well and bring him to me."
18 One of the officials said, "I know one of Jesse's sons from Bethlehem who can play well. He's a courageous man and a warrior. He has a way with words, he is handsome, and the LORD is with him."
19 Saul sent messengers to Jesse to say, "Send me your son David, who is with the sheep."
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