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 20:9

20:9 Jonathan said, “Far be it from you to suggest this! If I were at all aware that my father had decided to harm you, wouldn’t I tell you about it?”

1 Samuel 20:13

20:13 But if my father intends to do you harm, may the Lord do all this and more to Jonathan, if I don’t let you know ³  and send word to you so you can go safely on your way. ⁴  May the Lord be with you, as he was with my father.

1 Samuel 24:10

24:10 Today your own eyes see how the Lord delivered you – this very day – into my hands in the cave. Some told me to kill you, but I had pity ⁵  on you and said, ‘I will not extend my hand against my lord, for he is the Lord’s chosen one.’ ⁶ 

[16:16]  ¹ tn Heb “and he will play with his hand.”

[16:16]  ² tn Heb “and it will be better for you.”

[20:13]  ³ tn Heb “uncover your ear.”

[20:13]  ⁴ tn Heb “in peace.”

[24:10]  ⁵ tn Heb “it had pity,” apparently with the understood subject being “my eye,” in accordance with a common expression.

[24:10]  ⁶ tn Heb “anointed.”