1 Samuel 16:16
16:16 Let our lord instruct his servants who are here before you to look for a man who knows how to play the lyre. Then whenever the evil spirit from God comes upon you, he can play the lyre 1 and you will feel better.” 2
1 Samuel 16:18
16:18 One of his attendants replied, 3 “I have seen a son of Jesse in Bethlehem 4 who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave warrior 5 and is articulate 6 and handsome, 7 for the Lord is with him.”
1 tn Heb “and he will play with his hand.”
2 tn Heb “and it will be better for you.”
3 tn Heb “answered and said.”
4 map For location see Map5-B1; Map7-E2; Map8-E2; Map10-B4.
5 tn Heb “mighty man of valor and a man of war.”
6 tn Heb “discerning of word.”
7 tn Heb “a man of form.”