Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 16:23
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1 Samuel16:23
23 And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him .
To wit, for a season. And the reason of this Success, may be, partly natural and common; of which, see on v. 16. and partly, Supernatural and special, respecting David; whom God designed by this means, to bring into favour with the King and his Court, and so to smooth the way for his Advancement.
Marginal references: Heb. of God.
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