God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the lords of Shechem. So the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech—
1 Samuel 16:15 - Tree of Life Version So Saul’s courtiers said to him, “Behold now, 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 lords of Shechem. So the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech—
Now Adonai said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse the Beth-lehemite, for I have selected for Myself a king among his sons.”
Now the Ruach Adonai had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Adonai terrified him.
Let our lord now command your courtiers in your service to search for a man who is a skillful player on the harp. Then whenever the evil spirit from God comes on you, he will play with his instrument and you will feel better.”
It came about the next day that an evil spirit from God came mightily upon Saul, so that he was raving within the palace. While David was playing music with his hand, as he did day by day, Saul had his spear in his hand,
Yet once again an evil spirit from Adonai came upon Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, as David was playing music with his hand.