1 Samuel 16:17 Meaning and Explanation
“And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.”
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What Does 1 Samuel 16:17 Mean?
Saul agrees with his servants' advice. He tells them to find a man who plays well and bring him in. The tormented king reaches for the comfort his servants have proposed, opening the door of his house to a stranger.
In his distress Saul unknowingly summons the one God has chosen to replace him. The king asks only for relief; God is arranging the rise of David. So often our small requests are folded into a larger purpose we cannot yet perceive. The LORD answers Saul's need and advances His own plan in the very same moment, weaving the two men's lives together.
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What does 1 Samuel 16:17 mean?
Saul accepts the counsel and commands his servants to find a skilled musician and bring him to court.