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1 Samuel 16:12-14
New International Version - UK
1 Samuel 16:12-14
New International Version - UK
12 So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features.
Then the Lord said, ‘Rise and anoint him; this is the one.’
13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.
David in Saul’s service
14 Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil[a] spirit from the Lord tormented him.
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- 1 Samuel 16:14 Or and a harmful; similarly in verses 15, 16 and 23
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