Ernst Josephson (Swedish; 1851–1906)David and SaulOil on canvas, 1878Nationalmuseum, StockholmAnd Sa
Ernst Josephson (Swedish; 1851–1906)David and SaulOil on canvas, 1878Nationalmuseum, StockholmAnd Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight. 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. (1 Samuel 16:22–23) -- source link
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