1 Samuel 16:14

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

1 Samuel 16:14

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him.

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KJV

King James Version

¶ But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.

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WEB

World English Bible

Now the LORD’s Spirit departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Samuel 16

¹² So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.”

¹³ So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

¹⁴ Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him.

¹⁵ Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely a spirit of distress from God is tormenting you.

¹⁶ Let our lord command your servants here to seek out someone who can skillfully play the harp. Whenever the spirit of distress from God is upon you, he is to play it, and you will be well.”

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