KJV ORIGINAL
And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Saul said to his servants, 'Find me someone who can play music well, and bring him to me.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Saul is asking his servants to find a skilled musician to help him with his troubled state of mind.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after God's Spirit departed from Saul and he was troubled by what the text calls 'an evil spirit.' In ancient times, music was commonly used as therapy for mental and emotional distress. Saul's servants suggested finding a musician to soothe the king's troubled mind through skillful playing.
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