13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren. And the (A)Spirit of the Lord [a]came upon David, from that day forward: then Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

14 ¶ But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an [b]evil spirit sent of the Lord, vexed him.

15 And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, the evil spirit of God vexeth thee.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 16:13 Or, prospered.
  2. 1 Samuel 16:14 The wicked spirits are at God’s commandment to execute his will against the wicked.

Bible Gateway Recommends