Holy Scripture
1 Samuel 16:23
A church father on this verse
“Once when he came to Saul, who was frenzied and out of his right mind, he healed him by soothing his passions with song, so that Saul's understanding returned to him again in accordance with nature. The goal, then, of the symbolism of the singing is clear from these words. It recommends that we achieve the subjugation…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
23And it came to pass when the evil spirit was upon Saul, that David took his harp, and played with his hand: and Saul was refreshed, and it was well with him, and the evil spirit departed from him.
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In context
21And David went in to Saul, and stood before him; and he loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer.
22And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me, for he has found grace in my eyes.
— 1 Samuel 16:23 —