1 Samuel 16:14
“¶ But the spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an euil spirit from the Lord troubled him.”
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1 Samuel 16:14 Context
12And he sent, and brought him in: now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautifull countenance, and goodly to looke to: And the Lord said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he. 13Then Samuel tooke the horne of oile, and annointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came vpon Dauid, from that day forward: So Samuel rose vp and went to Ramah. 14¶ But the spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an euil spirit from the Lord troubled him. 15And Sauls seruants said vnto him, Behold now, an euill spirit from God troubleth thee. 16Let our lord now command thy seruants which are before thee, to seeke out a man, who is a cunning player on an harpe: and it shall come to passe when the euill spirit from God is vpon thee, that hee shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.
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Other Translations
But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
- King James Version
Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD terrorized him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Now the spirit of the Lord had gone from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord was troubling him.
- Basic English Bible
And the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.
- Darby Bible
But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
- Webster's Bible
Now the Spirit of Yahweh departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Yahweh troubled him.
- World English Bible
And the Spirit of Jehovah turned aside from Saul, and a spirit of sadness from Jehovah terrified him;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Now the spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD terrified him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD terrorized him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Now the spirit of the Lord had gone from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord was troubling him.
- Basic English Bible
And the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.
- Darby Bible
But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
- Webster's Bible
Now the Spirit of Yahweh departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Yahweh troubled him.
- World English Bible
And the Spirit of Jehovah turned aside from Saul, and a spirit of sadness from Jehovah terrified him;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Now the spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD terrified him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 16:14
16:14 Departed - God took away that prudence, and courage, and alacrity, and other gifts wherewith be had qualified him for his public employment. From the Lord - That is, by God's permission, who delivered him up to be buffeted of Satan. Troubled - Stirred up in him unruly and tormenting passions; as envy, rage, fear, or despair. He grew fretful, and peevish, and discontented, timorous and suspicious, frequently starting and trembling.