1 Samuel 16:15

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

1 Samuel 16:15

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Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

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WEB

World English Bible

Saul’s servants said to him, “See now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.

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ASV

American Standard Version

And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Samuel 16

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.”

¹⁷ And Saul commanded his servants, “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him to me.”

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