Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
Now the Spirit of LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from LORD troubled him.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
Holman Bible
Now the Spirit of the Lord had left Saul,
International Standard Version
The Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
American Standard Version
Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.
Amplified
Now the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented and terrified him.
Bible in Basic English
Now the spirit of the Lord had gone from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord was troubling him.
Darby Translation
And the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.
Julia Smith Translation
And the spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah terrified him.
King James 2000
But the spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now the Spirit of Yahweh departed from Saul and an evil spirit from Yahweh tormented him.
Modern King James verseion
But the spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah terrified him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But the spirit of the LORD departed from Saul; and an evil spirit, sent of the LORD, vexed him.
NET Bible
Now the Spirit of the Lord had turned away from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him.
New Heart English Bible
Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
The Emphasized Bible
But, the spirit of Yahweh, departed from Saul, - and there terrified him a sad spirit, from Yahweh.
Webster
But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
World English Bible
Now the Spirit of Yahweh departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Yahweh troubled him.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the Spirit of Jehovah turned aside from Saul, and a spirit of sadness from Jehovah terrified him;
Themes
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Diseases » Often through satan
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Melancholy
Error » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
Holy spirit » Instances of » saul
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Grieved
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Music » Considered efficacious in mental disorders
Reprobacy » Instances of » saul
Sin » Penalty for » Abandonment by God
Sins » Penalty » Abandonment by God
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
The Devil » The wicked » Troubled by
Titles and names of the devil » Evil spirit
Topics
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 16:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Saul In Torment
13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of LORD came mightily upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah. 14 Now the Spirit of LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from LORD troubled him. 15 And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubles thee.
Cross References
Judges 9:23
And God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem, and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech,
1 Samuel 18:10
And it came to pass on the morrow, that an evil spirit from God came mightily upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house. And David played with his hand, as he did day by day, and Saul had his spear in his hand.
1 Samuel 18:12
And Saul was afraid of David because LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.
1 Samuel 28:15
And Samuel said to Saul, Why have thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am greatly distressed, for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answers me no more, neither by prophets, no
Judges 16:20
And she said, The Philistines are upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times, and shake myself free, but he knew not that LORD was departed from him.
1 Samuel 11:6
And the Spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was greatly kindled.
1 Kings 22:22
And LORD said to him, With what? And he said, I will go forth, and will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shall entice him, and shall also prevail. Go forth, and do so.
Judges 16:29
And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house rested, and leaned upon them, the one with his right hand, and the other with his left.
1 Samuel 19:9-10
And an evil spirit from LORD was upon Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand, and David was playing with his hand.
Psalm 51:11
Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not thy holy Spirit from me.
Hosea 9:12
Though they bring up their sons, yet I will bereave them, so that not a man shall be left. Yea, woe also to them when I depart from them!
Acts 19:15-16
And having answered, the evil spirit said, I know Jesus and I recognize Paul, but who are ye?