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1 Samuel 16:23

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 16:23

Verse 23 of 23

Scripture focus

And it came to pass, when the [evil] spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.

1 Samuel 16:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 16:23

Theological / Devotional

Saul was refreshed. Literally, “Saul breathed.” The word ruach means “to breathe,” “to blow,” especially with the nostrils. The use of this verb implies a strong, forced exhalation of breath such as often accompanies relaxation after a period of tension, followed by normal breathing. The fits of demon possession Saul suffered were apparently accompanied by physical and nervous tenseness.

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