1 Samuel 16:14 · KJV

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

King James Version

Passage Context

¹²And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.

¹³Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

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

¹⁵And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

¹⁶Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to feel distant from God?

How do you respond when you sense a lack of peace in your life?

When have you experienced a change in your spiritual state?

Life Application

faith

Regularly seek God's presence in your life to avoid spiritual distance. Engage in prayer and worship to maintain your relationship with Him.

self-reflection

Consider areas of your life where you may need to realign with God's will to experience His peace.

People in This Verse

SaulOT

Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected for disobedience. His life serves as a cautionary tale about pride and the consequences of turning away from God.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 9:1

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