“But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him.”
King James Version (KJV)
3:15 Minstrel - One that can sing and play upon a musical instrument. This he requires, that his mind which had been disturbed at the sight of wicked Jehoram, might be composed, and that he might be excited to more fervent prayer whereby he was prepared to receive the prophetic inspiration. Those that desire communion with God must keep their spirits quiet and serene. All hurry of spirit, and all turbulent passions, make us unfit for divine visitations. The hand, &c. - The spirit of prophecy, so called, to note that it was no natural nor acquired virtue inherent in him; but a singular gift of God, given to whom and when he pleased.
But now bring me a minstrell. And it came to passe when the minstrell played, that the hand of the Lord came vpon him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"But now bring me a minstrel. And it came about, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of Jehovah came upon him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But now, get me a player of music, and it will come about that while the man is playing, the hand of the Lord will come on me and I will give you the word of the Lord: and they got a player of music, and while the man was playing, the hand of the Lord was on him.
- Basic English Bible
And now fetch me a minstrel. And it came to pass when the minstrel played, that the hand of Jehovah was upon him.
- Darby Bible
But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him.
- Webster's Bible
But now bring me a minstrel." It happened, when the minstrel played, that the hand of Yahweh came on him.
- World English Bible
and now, bring to me a minstrel; and it hath been, at the playing of the minstrel, that the hand of Jehovah is on him,
- Youngs Literal Bible
But now bring me a minstrel.' And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible