1 Samuel 16:14

Translations

Modern

Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him.

Traditional

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

Literal

And the Spirit of YHWH departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from YHWH troubled him.

Latin

Spiritus autem Domini recessit a Saul, et exagitabat eum spiritus nequam a Domino.

Original

Hebrew

English

Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him.

Notes

1 Samuel 16:14

the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul: This contrasts with David, who received the Spirit (see “The Spirit’s Presence” Theme Note).
The Lord sent a tormenting spirit because of Saul's disobedience (see also 1 Samuel 18:10; 19:9; compare Judges 9:23; Romans 1:28–29).

1 Samuel 16:14–31:13

After God’s Spirit left Saul, his rule continued to fail. His time as king ended in shame and military defeat (1 Samuel 31).

1 Samuel 16:1–23

David replaced Saul as king. David and Saul were alike in these ways:

Samuel anointed both.
Neither was pursuing the position of king.
Both were unlikely choices (Saul was from the smallest tribe, and David was the youngest son).
They were both good-looking (1 Samuel 9:2; 16:12).
The Spirit rushed upon each when anointed as king (1 Samuel 10:10; 11:6; 16:13).

The main difference was that David was "a man after [God's] own heart" (1 Samuel 13:14; compare 16:7), while Saul was not.

Theme notes and profiles

David Saul Charismatic Leadership David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders The Spirit’s Presence

Events

Reign of Saul

Related verses

Psalm 51:11
Cast me not away from Your presence; take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
1 Samuel 18:12
So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.
Judges 9:23
God sent a spirit of animosity between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem and caused them to treat Abimelech deceitfully,
1 Samuel 18:10
The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear,
Judges 16:20
Then she called out, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” When Samson awoke from his sleep, he thought, “I will escape as I did before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the LORD had departed from him.
1 Samuel 28:15
Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am deeply distressed,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned away from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.”
Acts 19:15–16
But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?”
1 Kings 22:22
And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’
Hosea 9:12
Even if they raise their children, I will bereave them of each one. Yes, woe be to them when I turn away from them!
1 Samuel 11:6
When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger.
1 Samuel 19:9–10
But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp,
Judges 16:29
And Samson reached out for the two central pillars supporting the temple. Bracing himself against them with his right hand on one pillar and his left hand on the other,

People

Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Glossary

Bethlehemite David Demon Exorcism, Exorcist Samuel, Books of First and Second Saul Spirit of God

Topics

Demons: Possession by Saul Diseases: Melancholy Diseases: Often Through Satan Holy Spirit: Saul Insanity: Demoniacal: Saul Music: Considered Efficacious in Mental Disorders Reprobacy: Saul Satan: Evil Spirit The Devil: The Wicked: Troubled By Titles and Names of the Devil: Evil Spirit

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