1 Samuel 16:23
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“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
What Does 1 Samuel 16:23 Mean?
1 Samuel 16:23 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 6 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (6)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 16:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Kings 3:15“But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him.”1 Samuel 16:1“And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.”1 Samuel 16:14“But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.”1 Samuel 18:10“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul’s hand.”Matthew 12:43“When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.”Luke 11:24“When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.”
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