14 ¶ But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an [a]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.

16 Let our Lord therefore command thy servants that are before thee, to seek a man that is a cunning player upon the harp: that when the evil spirit of God cometh upon thee, he may play with his hand, and thou mayest be eased.

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Footnotes

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

David in Saul’s Service

14 Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed(A) from Saul, and an evil[a] spirit(B) from the Lord tormented him.(C)

15 Saul’s attendants said to him, “See, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you. 16 Let our lord command his servants here to search for someone who can play the lyre.(D) He will play when the evil spirit from God comes on you, and you will feel better.”

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 16:14 Or and a harmful; similarly in verses 15, 16 and 23