Holy Scripture

1 Samuel 16:18

A church father on this verse
“It is fitting to raise the eyes of faith to the power of this craftsman, and to consider here and there the Fathers of the new and old testament. Behold, with these same eyes of faith opened, I gaze upon David, Amos, Daniel, Peter, Paul, Matthew, and I wish to consider what kind of craftsman this Holy Spirit is, but i…”
Gregory the Dialogist, 7th c. — Forty Gospel Homilies, Homily 30

Source: Septuagint

Original

18And one of his servants answered and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, and he understands playing on the harp, and the man is prudent, and a warrior, and wise in speech, and the man is handsome, and the Lord is with him.

Modern

Preparing…

Teens

Preparing…

Kids

Preparing…

In context

16Let now thy servants speak before thee, and let them seek for our lord a man skilled to play on the harp; and it shall come to pass when an evil spirit comes upon thee and he shall play on his harp, that thou shalt be well, and he shall refresh thee.

17And Saul said to his servants, Look now out for me a skillful player, and bring him to me.

— 1 Samuel 16:18 —

19And Saul sent messengers to Jesse, saying, Send to me thy son David who is with thy flock.

20And Jesse took a homer of bread, and a bottle of wine, and one kid of the goats, and sent them by the hand of his son David to Saul.

Read all of 1 Samuel 16 →