Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
Evil spirit
General references
Bible References
Evil spirit
Judges 9:23
God sent a spirit to stir up hostility between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem. He made the leaders of Shechem disloyal to Abimelech.
1 Kings 22:22
He replied, 'I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.' The Lord said, 'Deceive and overpower him. Go out and do as you have proposed.'
Acts 19:15
But the evil spirit replied to them, "I know about Jesus and I am acquainted with Paul, but who are you?"
General references
Deuteronomy 28:28
The Lord will also subject you to madness, blindness, and confusion of mind.
1 Samuel 19:9
Then an evil spirit from the Lord came upon Saul. He was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, while David was playing the lyre.