1 Samuel 16:22

1 Samuel 16:23-1964 bbe — And whenever the evil spirit from God came on Saul, David took his instrument and made music: so new life came to Saul,…

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"And whenever the evil spirit from God came on Saul, David took his instrument and made music: so new life came to Saul, and he got well, and the evil spirit went away from him."

— 1 Samuel 16:23-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 16 — Context

And Jesse took five cakes of bread and a skin of wine and a young goat and sent them to Saul by David.

And David came to Saul, waiting before him: and he became very dear to Saul, who made him his servant, giving him the care of his arms.

And Saul sent to Jesse saying, Let David be with me, for he is pleasing to me.

And whenever the evil spirit from God came on Saul, David took his instrument and made music: so new life came to Saul, and he got well, and the evil spirit went away from him.

1 Samuel 16:23-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 16:23-1964 say?

1 Samuel 16:23-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And whenever the evil spirit from God came on Saul, David took his instrument and made music: so new life came to Saul, and he got well, and the evil spirit went away from him.”

Where is 1 Samuel 16:23-1964 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 16:23-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 16, verses 23–1964.

Who wrote 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 1 Samuel about?

1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.

What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 16:23-1964.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 16:23-1964 in?

1 Samuel 16:23-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Samuel 16:23-1964?

1 Samuel 16:23-1964 reads (BBE): “And whenever the evil spirit from God came on Saul, David took his instrument and made music: so new life came to Saul, and he got well, and the evil spirit went away from him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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