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the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
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1 Samuel 16:15
Saul's servants said to him, "Behold, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
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Christian Standard Bible®
so Saul’s servants said to him, “You see that an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
so Saul’s servants said to him, “You see that an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
Hebrew Names Version
Sha'ul's servants said to him, See now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.
Sha'ul's servants said to him, See now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.
King James Version
And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
Lexham English Bible
So the servants of Saul said to him, "Look please, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
So the servants of Saul said to him, "Look please, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
English Standard Version
And Saul's servants said to him, "Behold now, a harmful spirit from God is tormenting you.
And Saul's servants said to him, "Behold now, a harmful spirit from God is tormenting you.
New Century Version
Saul's servants said to him, "See, an evil spirit from God is troubling you.
Saul's servants said to him, "See, an evil spirit from God is troubling you.
New English Translation
Then Saul's servants said to him, "Look, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you!"
Then Saul's servants said to him, "Look, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you!"
New American Standard Bible
Saul's servants then said to him, "Behold now, an evil spirit from God is terrifying you.
Saul's servants then said to him, "Behold now, an evil spirit from God is terrifying you.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Sauls seruants said vnto him, Beholde nowe, the euill spirite of God vexeth thee.
And Sauls seruants said vnto him, Beholde nowe, the euill spirite of God vexeth thee.
Legacy Standard Bible
Saul's servants then said to him, "Behold now, an evil spirit from God is terrorizing you.
Saul's servants then said to him, "Behold now, an evil spirit from God is terrorizing you.
Contemporary English Version
"It's an evil spirit from God that's frightening you," Saul's officials told him.
"It's an evil spirit from God that's frightening you," Saul's officials told him.
Complete Jewish Bible
Sha'ul's servants said to him, "Do you notice that there's an evil spirit from God that suddenly comes over you?
Sha'ul's servants said to him, "Do you notice that there's an evil spirit from God that suddenly comes over you?
Darby Translation
And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubles thee.
And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubles thee.
Easy-to-Read Version
Saul's servants said to him, "An evil spirit from God is bothering you.
Saul's servants said to him, "An evil spirit from God is bothering you.
George Lamsa Translation
And Sauls servants said to him, Behold, your servants are before you;
And Sauls servants said to him, Behold, your servants are before you;
Good News Translation
His servants said to him, "We know that an evil spirit sent by God is tormenting you.
His servants said to him, "We know that an evil spirit sent by God is tormenting you.
Literal Translation
And Saul's servants said to him, Behold, now an evil spirit from God is terrifying you.
And Saul's servants said to him, Behold, now an evil spirit from God is terrifying you.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then sayde Sauls seruauntes vnto him: Beholde, an euell sprete from God vexeth the.
Then sayde Sauls seruauntes vnto him: Beholde, an euell sprete from God vexeth the.
American Standard Version
And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
Bible in Basic English
And Saul's servants said to him, See now, an evil spirit from God is troubling you.
And Saul's servants said to him, See now, an evil spirit from God is troubling you.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Sauls seruauntes said vnto him: Beholde, an euill spirite [sent] of God vexeth thee.
And Sauls seruauntes said vnto him: Beholde, an euill spirite [sent] of God vexeth thee.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Saul's servants said unto him: 'Behold now, an evil spirit from God terrifieth thee.
And Saul's servants said unto him: 'Behold now, an evil spirit from God terrifieth thee.
King James Version (1611)
And Sauls seruants said vnto him, Behold now, an euill spirit from God troubleth thee.
And Sauls seruants said vnto him, Behold now, an euill spirit from God troubleth thee.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Saul’s servants said to him, Behold now, and evil spirit from the Lord torments thee.
And Saul’s servants said to him, Behold now, and evil spirit from the Lord torments thee.
English Revised Version
And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
Berean Standard Bible
Saul's servants said to him, "Surely a spirit of distress from God is tormenting you.
Saul's servants said to him, "Surely a spirit of distress from God is tormenting you.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the seruauntis of Saul seiden to hym, Lo! an yuel spirit of the Lord traueilith thee;
And the seruauntis of Saul seiden to hym, Lo! an yuel spirit of the Lord traueilith thee;
Young's Literal Translation
and the servants of Saul say unto him, `Lo, we pray thee, a spirit of sadness [from] God is terrifying thee;
and the servants of Saul say unto him, `Lo, we pray thee, a spirit of sadness [from] God is terrifying thee;
Update Bible Version
And Saul's slaves said to him, Look now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.
And Saul's slaves said to him, Look now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
World English Bible
Saul's servants said to him, See now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.
Saul's servants said to him, See now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.
New King James Version
And Saul's servants said to him, "Surely, a distressing spirit from God is troubling you.
And Saul's servants said to him, "Surely, a distressing spirit from God is troubling you.
New Living Translation
Some of Saul's servants said to him, "A tormenting spirit from God is troubling you.
Some of Saul's servants said to him, "A tormenting spirit from God is troubling you.
New Life Bible
Saul's servants said to him, "See, a bad spirit from God is bringing you trouble.
Saul's servants said to him, "See, a bad spirit from God is bringing you trouble.
New Revised Standard
And Saul's servants said to him, "See now, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
And Saul's servants said to him, "See now, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Then said the servants of Saul unto him, - Lo! we pray thee, a sad superhuman spirit, doth terrify thee:
Then said the servants of Saul unto him, - Lo! we pray thee, a sad superhuman spirit, doth terrify thee:
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the servants of Saul said to him: Behold now an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
And the servants of Saul said to him: Behold now an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
Revised Standard Version
And Saul's servants said to him, "Behold now, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
And Saul's servants said to him, "Behold now, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
THE MESSAGE
Saul's advisors said, "This awful tormenting depression from God is making your life miserable. O Master, let us help. Let us look for someone who can play the harp. When the black mood from God moves in, he'll play his music and you'll feel better."
Saul's advisors said, "This awful tormenting depression from God is making your life miserable. O Master, let us help. Let us look for someone who can play the harp. When the black mood from God moves in, he'll play his music and you'll feel better."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Saul's servants then said to him, "Behold now, an evil spirit from God is terrorizing you.
Saul's servants then said to him, "Behold now, an evil spirit from God is terrorizing you.
Contextual Overview
14Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented and terrified him. 15Saul's servants said to him, "Behold, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.16"Let our lord now command your servants who are here before you to find a man who plays skillfully on the harp; and when the evil spirit from God is on you, he shall play the harp with his hand, and you will be well." 17So Saul told his servants, "Find me a man who plays well and bring him to me." 18One of the young men said, "Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is a skillful musician, a brave and competent man, a warrior, discerning (prudent, eloquent) in speech, and a handsome man; and the LORD is with him." 19So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, "Send me David your son, who is with the flock." 20Jesse took a donkey [loaded with] bread and a jug of wine and a young goat, and sent them to Saul with David his son. 21Then David came to Saul and attended him. Saul loved him greatly and [later] David became his armor bearer. 22Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, "Please let David be my attendant, for he has found favor in my sight." 23So it came about that whenever the [evil] spirit from God was on Saul, David took a harp and played it with his hand; so Saul would be refreshed and be well, and the evil spirit would leave him.
Bible Verse Review
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Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 16:1 - seeing 1 Samuel 18:10 - the evil spirit
Cross-References
Genesis 16:9
The Angel of the LORD said to her, "Go back to your mistress, and submit humbly to her authority."
The Angel of the LORD said to her, "Go back to your mistress, and submit humbly to her authority."
Genesis 16:11
The Angel of the LORD continued, "Behold, you are with child, And you will bear a son; And you shall name him Ishmael (God hears), Because the LORD has heard and paid attention to your persecution (suffering).
The Angel of the LORD continued, "Behold, you are with child, And you will bear a son; And you shall name him Ishmael (God hears), Because the LORD has heard and paid attention to your persecution (suffering).
Genesis 17:18
And Abraham said to God, "Oh, that Ishmael [my firstborn] might live before You!"
And Abraham said to God, "Oh, that Ishmael [my firstborn] might live before You!"
Genesis 17:20
"As for Ishmael, I have heard and listened to you; behold, I will bless him, and will make him fruitful and will greatly multiply him [through his descendants]. He will be the father of twelve princes (chieftains, sheiks), and I will make him a great nation.
"As for Ishmael, I have heard and listened to you; behold, I will bless him, and will make him fruitful and will greatly multiply him [through his descendants]. He will be the father of twelve princes (chieftains, sheiks), and I will make him a great nation.
Genesis 25:9
So his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is east of Mamre,
So his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is east of Mamre,
Genesis 25:12
Now these are the records of the descendants of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's maid, bore to Abraham;
Now these are the records of the descendants of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's maid, bore to Abraham;
Genesis 28:9
and [to appease his parents] Esau went to [the family of] Ishmael and took as his wife, in addition to the wives he [already] had, Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael, Abraham's son, the sister of Nebaioth [Ishmael's firstborn son].
and [to appease his parents] Esau went to [the family of] Ishmael and took as his wife, in addition to the wives he [already] had, Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael, Abraham's son, the sister of Nebaioth [Ishmael's firstborn son].
Genesis 37:27
"Come, let us [instead] sell him to these Ishmaelites [and Midianites] and not lay our hands on him, because he is our brother and our flesh." So his brothers listened to him and agreed.
"Come, let us [instead] sell him to these Ishmaelites [and Midianites] and not lay our hands on him, because he is our brother and our flesh." So his brothers listened to him and agreed.
1 Chronicles 1:28
The sons of Abraham: Isaac [by his wife Sarah] and Ishmael [by Hagar her maid].
The sons of Abraham: Isaac [by his wife Sarah] and Ishmael [by Hagar her maid].
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Saul's servants said unto him,.... His courtiers, who observing him to act in a frantic manner, to be dull and melancholy, timorous, and irresolute, unsteady, divided, and distressed; or his physicians, who were called in to assist him, and remove his disorder from him:
behold, now an evil spirit from God troubleth thee: the disorder was not from any natural cause, or any bodily disease, and therefore out of the reach of physicians to do any service, but was from an evil spirit suffered of God to harass and disturb him.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The âevilâ or âmelancholyâ spirit here spoken of was âthe Spirit of God,â or âof Jehovah,â as being Godâs messenger and minister, sent by Him to execute His righteous purpose upon Saul (see 1 Kings 22:19-22 note).
