1 Samuel 16:17

17 So Saul said to his servants, "Find someone 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 servants said to him, "See, an evil spirit from God is troubling you.

16 Give us the command to look for someone who can play the harp. When the evil spirit from God troubles you, he will play, and you will feel better."

17 So Saul said to his servants, "Find someone who can play well and bring him to me."

18 One of the servants said, "I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem play the harp. He is brave and courageous. He is a good speaker and handsome, and the Lord is with him."

19 Then Saul sent messengers to Jesse, saying, "Send me your son David, who is with the sheep."