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14 Jehovah’s Spirit left Saul, and a distressing spirit sent by Jehovah tormented him.
15 His servants said to him: »We know that a distressing spirit sent by God is tormenting you.
16 »So give us the order and we will look for a man who knows how to play the harp. Then when the distressing spirit comes on you, the man can play his harp, and you will be all right again.«
17 Saul ordered: »Find me a man who plays well and bring him to me.«
18 One of his attendants said: »Jesse of the town of Bethlehem has a son who is a good musician. He is also a brave and handsome man, a good soldier, and an able speaker. Jehovah is with him.«
19 Saul sent a message to Jesse: »Tell your son David to leave your sheep and come here to me.«
20 Jesse loaded a donkey with bread and a goatskin full of wine. He told David to take the donkey and a young goat to Saul.
21 David went to Saul and worked for him. Saul liked him so much that he put David in charge of carrying his weapons.
22 Not long after this, Saul sent another message to Jesse: »I really like David. Please let him stay with me.«
23 Whenever the distressing spirit from God bothered Saul, David would play his harp. Saul would relax and feel better. The distressing spirit would go away.