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.
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1 Samuel 16:17 In-Context
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Saul's officials told him, "An evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
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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."
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Saul told his officials, "Please find me a man who can play well and bring him to me."
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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."
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Saul sent messengers to Jesse to say, "Send me your son David, who is with the sheep."