Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.

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Bible References

Evil spirit

Judges 9:23
And God sent an evil spirit between Abim'elech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abim'elech;
1 Kings 22:22
And Jehovah said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt entice him, and also succeed: go forth, and do so.
Acts 19:15
But the wicked spirit answering said to them, Jesus I know, and Paul I am acquainted with; but ye, who are ye?

General references

Deuteronomy 28:28
Jehovah will smite thee with madness, and with blindness, and with astonishment of heart;
1 Samuel 19:9
And an evil spirit from Jehovah was upon Saul. And he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David played with his hand.