1 Samuel 16:14 Meaning
But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Samuel 28:7
Saul's troubled state is further explained in his seeking of a medium.
2 Corinthians 10:4
The spiritual battle Saul faces contrasts with the weapons of believers.
Ephesians 6:12
This verse highlights the nature of spiritual warfare, similar to Saul's experience.
Source: 1 Samuel 16:14