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1 Samuel 16:22-23
EasyEnglish Bible
1 Samuel 16:22-23
EasyEnglish Bible
22 Then Saul sent a message to Jesse. He said, ‘I am very pleased with David. Let him stay here as my servant.’
23 So, when the evil spirit brought trouble to Saul, David made music on his harp. Then Saul would feel happier and the evil spirit would leave 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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