Parallel Verses
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.
A Conservative Version
Now the Spirit of LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from 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
Interlinear
Ruwach
Cuwr
Ra`
Ruwach
References
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 16:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Saul In Torment
13
Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the Spirit of Jehovah took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.
14
Cross References
Judges 9:23
God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem. The men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:
1 Samuel 18:10
The next day Jehovah let a distressing spirit take control of Saul. He began acting like a crazy man inside his house. David came to play the harp for Saul as usual. This time Saul had a spear in his hand.
1 Samuel 18:12
Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with David but left Saul.
1 Samuel 28:15
Samuel said to Saul: Why have you disturbed me? Why did you make me come back? Saul answered: I am in great trouble! The Philistines are at war with me. God has abandoned me. He does not answer me any more by prophets or by dreams. Please tell me what to do.
Judges 16:20
She shouted: Samson! The Philistines are coming! He woke up and thought: I will get loose and go free, as always. He did not know that Jehovah had left him.
1 Samuel 11:6
When he heard this news, God's Spirit came over him. He became very angry.
1 Kings 22:22
How will you deceive him? Jehovah asked. The spirit replied: I will make all of Ahab's prophets tell lies. Jehovah said: Go and deceive him. You will succeed.
Judges 16:29
Then Samson took hold of the two middle columns holding up the building. He put one hand on each column. He pushed against them.
1 Samuel 19:9-10
One night, David was in Saul's home, playing the harp for him. Saul sat there with a spear in his hand. The distressing spirit from Jehovah took control of him.
Psalm 51:11
Do not force me away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.
Hosea 9:12
Though they bring up their children, yet I will bereave them until no man is left. Yes, woe to them even when I depart from them!
Acts 19:15-16
The evil spirit answered and said to them: Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?