


1 Samuel 16:16
Bible Versions
Let our lord now command thy servants, [which are] before thee, to seek out a man, [who is] a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.
Let our lord {H113} now command {H559} thy servants {H5650}, which are before {H6440} thee, to seek out {H1245} a man {H376}, who is a cunning {H3045} player {H5059} on an harp {H3658}: and it shall come to pass, when the evil {H7451} spirit {H7307} from God {H430} is upon thee, that he shall play {H5059} with his hand {H3027}, and thou shalt be well {H2895}.
Let our lord now command your servants who are here with you to look for a man who knows how to play the lyre. Then, if the evil spirit from God comes over you, he will play; and it will do you good."
Let our lord command your servants here to seek out someone who can skillfully play the harp. Whenever the spirit of distress from God is upon you, he is to play it, and you will be well.”
Let our lord now command thy servants, that are before thee, to seek out a man who is a skilful player on the harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.