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.
Whenever the troubling spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take his harp and play it with his hands. This would refresh Saul and make him feel better, and the troubling spirit would leave him.
This verse shows how David's music had a healing power that could calm King Saul's troubled mind and drive away his spiritual torment.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after God's Spirit had departed from King Saul due to his disobedience, and Saul was now experiencing periods of mental and spiritual distress. David, who had been secretly anointed as the future king, was brought to Saul's court as a musician and armor-bearer. The Hebrew understanding was that all spirits, whether good or troubling, were ultimately under God's authority.
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