1 Samuel 19:9

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Now an evil spirit sent from the Lord came on Saul as he was sitting in his palace holding a spear. David was playing the lyre,

Cross References

1 Kings 22:22

“The Lord asked him, ‘How? ’ “He said, ‘I will go and become a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.’ “Then He said, ‘You will certainly entice him and prevail. Go and do that.’

1 Samuel 16:14

Now the Spirit of the Lord had left Saul, and an evil spirit sent from the Lord began to torment him,

1 Samuel 16:15

so Saul’s servants said to him, “You see that an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.

1 Samuel 16:16

Let our lord command your servants here in your presence to look for someone who knows how to play the lyre. Whenever the evil spirit from God troubles you, that person can play the lyre, and you will feel better.”

1 Samuel 19:8

When war broke out again, David went out and fought against the Philistines. He defeated them with such a great force that they fled from him.

1 Samuel 22:6

Saul heard that David and his men had been discovered. At that time Saul was in Gibeah, sitting under the tamarisk tree at the high place. His spear was in his hand, and all his servants were standing around him.