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1 Samuel 16:16-19 New English Translation (NET)

16. Let our lord instruct his servants who are here before you to look for a man who knows how to play the lyre. Then whenever the evil spirit from God comes upon you, he can play the lyre and you will feel better.”

17. So Saul said to his servants, “Find me a man who plays well and bring him to me.”

18. One of his attendants replied, “I have seen a son of Jesse in Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave warrior and is articulate and handsome, for the Lord is with him.”

19. So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, “Send me your son David, who is out with the sheep.

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