1Sa 16:23 | CPDV | STEP | And so, whenever the evil spirit from the Lord assailed Saul, David took up his stringed instrument, and he struck it with his hand, and Saul was refreshed and uplifted. For the evil spirit withdrew from him.

‏ 1 Samuel 16:23

23 And so, whenever the evil spirit from the Lord assailed Saul, David took up his stringed instrument, and he struck it with his hand, and Saul was refreshed and uplifted. For the evil spirit withdrew from him. ^{▼▼16:23The Psalms of David have this same effect, even when not sung.(Conte)
,} ^{▼▼16:23 Departed from him: Chased away by David’s devotion.(Challoner)}