David in Saul’s Court

14 Now the Spirit of the Lord had left Saul,(A) and an evil spirit sent from the Lord began to torment him, 15 so Saul’s servants said to him, “You see that an evil spirit from God is tormenting you. 16 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 troubles you, that person can play the lyre, and you will feel better.”(B)

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Saul Attempts to Kill David

10 The next day an evil spirit sent from God took control of Saul,(A) and he began to rave[a] inside the palace. David was playing the lyre as usual,(B) but Saul was holding a spear,(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 18:10 Or prophesy

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