God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the citizens of Shechem. They treated Abimelech deceitfully,
1 Samuel 16:15 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised so Saul’s servants said to him, ‘You see that an evil spirit from God is tormenting you. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Saul's servants said to him, Behold, an evil spirit from God torments you. American Standard Version (1901) And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee. Common English Bible Saul’s servants said to him, “Look, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you. Catholic Public Domain Version And the servants of Saul said to him: "Behold, an evil spirit from God disturbs you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the servants of Saul said to him: Behold now an evil spirit from God troubleth thee. |
God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the citizens of Shechem. They treated Abimelech deceitfully,
The Lord said to Samuel, ‘How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem because I have selected for myself a king from his sons.’
Now the Spirit of the Lord had left Saul, and an evil spirit sent from the Lord began to torment him,
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 comes on you, that person can play the lyre, and you will feel better.’
The next day an evil spirit sent from God came powerfully on Saul, and he began to rave inside the palace. David was playing the lyre as usual, but Saul was holding a spear,
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,