Kings I 16:15-20

15 And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, and evil spirit from the Lord torments thee.

16 Let now thy servants speak before thee, and let them seek for our lord a man skilled to play on the harp; and it shall come to pass when an evil spirit comes upon thee and he shall play on his harp, that thou shalt be well, and he shall refresh thee.

17 And Saul said to his servants, Look now out for me a skilful player, and bring him to me.

18 And one of his servants answered and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jessae the Bethleemite, and he understands playing , and the man prudent, and a warrior, and wise in speech, and the man handsome, and the Lord with him.

19 And Saul sent messengers to Jessae, saying, Send to me thy son David who is with thy flock.

20 And Jessae took a homer of bread, and a bottle of wine, and one kid of the goats, and sent them by the hand of his son David to Saul.

Kings I 16:15-20 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 16

This chapter contains a prophecy of the ruin of the family of Baasha, and an account of his death, 1Ki 16:1-7, and of his son's reigning in his stead two years, who was slain by Zimri one of his captains, 1Ki 16:8-14, and who reigned but seven days, 1Ki 16:15-20, and the people being divided between Tibni and Omri, the party for the latter prevailed, and he was made king, and reigned twelve years, 1Ki 16:21-28, and was succeeded by his son Ahab, a very wicked prince, 1Ki 16:29-33, and the chapter is concluded with the rebuilding of Jericho, 1Ki 16:34.

Footnotes

• [a]. man playing skilfully.
• [b]. him understanding.