14Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him.


In Context

11 So he asked Jesse, "Are these all the sons you have?" "There is still the youngest," Jesse answered, "but he is tending the sheep." Samuel said, "Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives."

12 So he sent and had him brought in. He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, "Rise and anoint him; he is the one."

13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came upon David in power. Samuel then went to Ramah.

14 Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him.

15 Saul's attendants said to him, "See, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.

16 Let our lord command his servants here to search for someone who can play the harp. He will play when the evil spirit from God comes upon you, and you will feel better."

1st Samuel 16:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:14But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

16:14But the spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:14Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:14And the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:14Now the spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:14But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:14Now the Spirit of Yahweh departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Yahweh troubled him.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

16:14And the Spirit of Jehovah turned aside from Saul, and a spirit of sadness from Jehovah terrified him;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:14But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.