1 Samuel 16:14-23 - Saul In Torment

14 But the spirit of the LORD departed from Saul; and an evil spirit, sent of the LORD, vexed him. 15 Then said his servants unto him, "Behold, an evil spirit sent of God vexeth thee. 16 Let our lord therefore command his servants to seek a man that is a cunning player with a harp. And then when the evil spirit sent of God cometh upon thee, that he may play with his hand and thou shalt be eased."

17 And Saul said unto his servants, "Seek me a man that can well play, and bring him to me."

18 Then answered one of his servants and said, "Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that can play upon instruments, and is an active fellow and a man of war and prudent and well made, and the LORD is with him."

19 Whereupon Saul sent messengers unto Jesse and said, "Send me David thy son which is with the sheep." 20 And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a flacket of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul. 21 And David went to Saul and came before him, and he loved him very well; so that he was made his harness bearer. 22 And Saul sent to Jesse saying, "Let David remain with me, for he hath found favour in my sight." 23 And when the spirit of God came upon Saul, David took a harp and played with his hand, and so Saul was refreshed, and did amend; and the evil spirit departed from him.