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1 Samuel 16:16-18
New English Translation
1 Samuel 16:16-18
New English Translation
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[a] and you will feel better.”[b] 17 So Saul said to his servants, “Find[c] me a man who plays well and bring him to me.” 18 One of his attendants replied,[d] “I have seen a son of Jesse in Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave warrior[e] and is articulate[f] and handsome,[g] for the Lord is with him.”
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- 1 Samuel 16:16 tn Heb “and he will play with his hand.”
- 1 Samuel 16:16 tn Heb “and it will be better for you.”
- 1 Samuel 16:17 tn Heb “see.”
- 1 Samuel 16:18 tn Heb “answered and said.”
- 1 Samuel 16:18 tn Heb “mighty man of valor and a man of war.”
- 1 Samuel 16:18 tn Heb “discerning of word.”
- 1 Samuel 16:18 tn Heb “a man of form.”
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