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# Let David stand before me
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Here "stand before me" is an idiom that means to continue in Saul's service. AT: "Let David stay in my service" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
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# he has found favor in my eyes
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Here "eyes" are a metonym for sight, and "my sight" represents how Saul judges or evaluates David. AT: "he has found favor in my judgment" or "I am pleased with him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# harmful spirit
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Here "harmful spirit" may refer to either a "spirit that causes trouble" or an "evil spirit." See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 16:14](./14.md).
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# was upon Saul
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"troubled Saul"
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# Saul would be refreshed and well
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "the music would refresh Saul and make him well" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) |