Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul's hand.

General references

Bible References

The evil spirit

1 Samuel 16:14
But the spirit of the LORD departed from Saul; and an evil spirit, sent of the LORD, vexed him.
1 Samuel 19:9
And the evil spirit of the LORD was upon Saul as he sat in his house having a javelin in his hand, and David played with his hand.
1 Samuel 26:19
Now hear therefore, my lord king, the words of thy servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, he shall smell the savour of sacrifice. But and if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD. For they have cast me out from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, 'Hence and go serve other gods.'

And he prophesied

1 Kings 18:29
And when midday was passed, they prophesied until it was time to offer. But there was neither voice nor answer nor any that regarded them.
1 Kings 22:12
And all the Prophets prophesied even so, saying, "Go to Ramoth in Gilead and prosper, for the LORD shall deliver it into the hands of the king."
Jeremiah 28:2
"Thus sayeth the LORD of Hosts the God of Israel: I have broken the yoke of the king of Babylon,
Zechariah 13:2
And then, sayeth the LORD of Hosts, I will destroy the names of Idols out of the land: so that they shall no more be put in remembrance. As for the false prophets also and the unclean spirit, I shall take them out of the land:
Acts 16:16
And it fortuned as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit that prophesied met us, which brought her master and masters much vantage with prophesying.
2 Thessalonians 2:11
And therefore God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe lies:

Played

1 Samuel 16:16
Let our lord therefore command his servants to seek a man that is a cunning player with a harp. And then when the evil spirit sent of God cometh upon thee, that he may play with his hand and thou shalt be eased."

General references

1 Samuel 19:9
And the evil spirit of the LORD was upon Saul as he sat in his house having a javelin in his hand, and David played with his hand.