1 Samuel 16:14

New Living Translation

Now the Spirit of the Lord had left Saul, and the Lord sent a tormenting spirit that filled him with depression and fear.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:15

But my favor will not be taken from him as I took it from Saul, whom I removed from your sight.

1 Kings 22:19

Then Micaiah continued, “Listen to what the Lord says! I saw the Lord sitting on his throne with all the armies of heaven around him, on his right and on his left.

1 Kings 22:22

“‘How will you do this?’ the Lord asked. “And the spirit replied, ‘I will go out and inspire all of Ahab’s prophets to speak lies.’ “‘You will succeed,’ said the Lord. ‘Go ahead and do it.’

Psalm 51:11

Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me.

Hosea 9:12

Even if you do have children who grow up, I will take them from you. It will be a terrible day when I turn away and leave you alone.

Judges 16:20

Then she cried out, “Samson! The Philistines have come to capture you!” When he woke up, he thought, “I will do as before and shake myself free.” But he didn’t realize the Lord had left him.

Judges 16:29

Then Samson put his hands on the two center pillars that held up the temple. Pushing against them with both hands,

Judges 9:23

God sent a spirit that stirred up trouble between Abimelech and the leading citizens of Shechem, and they revolted.

1 Samuel 11:6

Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he became very angry.

1 Samuel 16:15

Some of Saul’s servants said to him, “A tormenting spirit from God is troubling you.

1 Samuel 16:16

Let us find a good musician to play the harp whenever the tormenting spirit troubles you. He will play soothing music, and you will soon be well again.”

1 Samuel 16:23

And whenever the tormenting spirit from God troubled Saul, David would play the harp. Then Saul would feel better, and the tormenting spirit would go away.

1 Samuel 18:10

The very next day a tormenting spirit from God overwhelmed Saul, and he began to rave in his house like a madman. David was playing the harp, as he did each day. But Saul had a spear in his hand,

1 Samuel 18:12

Saul was then afraid of David, for the Lord was with David and had turned away from Saul.

1 Samuel 28:15

“Why have you disturbed me by calling me back?” Samuel asked Saul. “Because I am in deep trouble,” Saul replied. “The Philistines are at war with me, and God has left me and won’t reply by prophets or dreams. So I have called for you to tell me what to do.”