1 Samuel 16:17

“And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Saul said unto his servants,.... Approving of, and pleased with the advice they gave:

provide me now a man that…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 16:14-23

We have here Saul falling and David rising.

I. Here is Saul made a terror to himself (Sa1 16:14): The Spirit of the Lord…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 16:14-23

David's introduction to the Court of Saul

14. But the spirit of the Lord departed from Saul Note the contrast to 1Sa…