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While David was playing the lyre,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But one day when Saul was sitting at home, with spear in hand, the tormenting spirit from the LORD suddenly came upon him again. As David played his harp,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then a harmful spirit from the LORD came upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand. And David was playing the lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with <i>his</i> hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now the distressing spirit from the LORD came upon Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand. And David was playing <i>music</i> with <i>his</i> hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now there was an evil spirit from the LORD on Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, and David was playing <i>the harp</i> with <i>his</i> hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now there was an evil spirit from the LORD on Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, and David was playing the harp with his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now there was an evil spirit from the LORD on Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, and David was playing <i>the harp</i> with <i>his</i> hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now there was an evil spirit from Yahweh on Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, and David was playing <i>the harp</i> with <i>his</i> hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then an evil spirit from the LORD came on Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, and David was playing the harp with his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now an evil spirit sent from the LORD came on Saul as he was sitting in his palace holding a spear. David was playing the lyre,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now an evil spirit sent from the LORD came on Saul as he was sitting in his palace holding a spear. David was playing the lyre,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And an evil spirit from Jehovah was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing with his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And an evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David played with his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then an evil spirit from the LORD came over Saul while he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand. David was strumming a tune.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />One day an evil spirit from the LORD took control of Saul. He was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, and David was there, playing his harp. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The evil spirit from the LORD attacked Saul while he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand and David was playing the lyre. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then an evil spirit from the LORD came upon Saul. He was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, while David was playing the lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />A harmful spirit from the LORD was on Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing with his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />An evil spirit from Yahweh was on Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing music with his hand. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And a spirit of sadness [from] YHWH is to Saul, and he is sitting in his house, and his javelin [is] in his hand, and David is playing with the hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And a spirit of sadness from Jehovah is unto Saul, and he is sitting in his house, and his javelin in his hand, and David is playing with the hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the evil spirit of Jehovah will be upon Saul, and he will sit in his house, and his spear in his hand: and David playing with his hand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the evil spirit from the Lord came upon Saul, and he sat in his house, and held a spear in his hand: and David played with his hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the evil spirit from the Lord came to Saul, who was sitting in his house and holding a lance. And David was playing music with his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then an evil spirit from the LORD came upon Saul as he was sitting in his house with spear in hand while David was playing the harp nearby.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then an evil spirit from the LORD came upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand, while David was playing music.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And an evil spirit from the LORD came upon Saul as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand; and David played the harp in his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And an evil spirit of LORD JEHOVAH was on Shaul, and he sat in his house, and his scepterspear was in his hand, and David played before him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And an evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing with his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And an evil spirit from God was upon Saul, and he was resting in his house, and a spear <i>was</i> in his hand, and David was playing on the harp with his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/19-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5630" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Saul Attempts to Kill David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>When war broke out again, David went out and fought the Philistines and struck them with such a mighty blow that they fled before him. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">But as Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·wō·šêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">was sitting</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇê·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in his house</a> <a href="/hebrew/2595.htm" title="2595: wa·ḥă·nî·ṯōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A spear. From chanah; a lance.">with his spear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in his hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">a spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">of distress</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">from the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wat·tə·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: wə·ḏā·wiḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">While David</a> <a href="/hebrew/5059.htm" title="5059: mə·nag·gên (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to thrum, i.e. Beat a tune with the fingers; expec. To play on a stringed instrument; hence, to make music.">was playing the harp,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yāḏ (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. But the spear struck the wall and David eluded him, ran away, and escaped that night.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-14.htm">1 Samuel 16:14</a></span><br />Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">1 Samuel 18:10-11</a></span><br />The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear, / and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/9-23.htm">Judges 9:23</a></span><br />God sent a spirit of animosity between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem and caused them to treat Abimelech deceitfully,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-22.htm">1 Kings 22:22-23</a></span><br />And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ / So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/3-15.htm">2 Kings 3:15</a></span><br />But now, bring me a harpist.” And while the harpist played, the hand of the LORD came upon Elisha<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">1 Chronicles 21:1</a></span><br />Then Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-12.htm">Job 1:12</a></span><br />“Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “Everything he has is in your hands, but you must not lay a hand on the man himself.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/2-7.htm">Job 2:7</a></span><br />So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and infected Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/19-14.htm">Isaiah 19:14</a></span><br />The LORD has poured into her a spirit of confusion. Egypt has been led astray in all she does, as a drunkard staggers through his own vomit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/14-9.htm">Ezekiel 14:9</a></span><br />But if the prophet is enticed to speak a message, then it was I the LORD who enticed him, and I will stretch out My hand against him and destroy him from among My people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-1.htm">Matthew 4:1</a></span><br />Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-43.htm">Matthew 12:43-45</a></span><br />When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. / Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ On its return, it finds the house vacant, swept clean, and put in order. / Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-12.htm">Mark 1:12-13</a></span><br />At once the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness, / and He was there for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-1.htm">Luke 4:1-2</a></span><br />Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, / where for forty days He was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He was hungry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3</a></span><br />Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the evil spirit from the LORD was on Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/16-14.htm">1 Samuel 16:14</a></b></br> But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">1 Samuel 18:10,11</a></b></br> And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and <i>there was</i> a javelin in Saul's hand… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Harp</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-11.htm">Javelin</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Lyre</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">Music</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Played</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Playing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-23.htm">Sadness</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-13.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-7.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-22.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-13.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-11.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-7.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-3.htm">Harp</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Javelin</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-3.htm">Lyre</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-15.htm">Music</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">Played</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">Playing</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-2.htm">Sadness</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-24.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-25.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-6.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-20.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">Hannah in grief prays for a child</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-12.htm">Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-19.htm">Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">She presents him, according to her vow, to the Lord</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The spear in Saul's hand is symbolic of his kingship and military prowess, yet it also foreshadows his violent intentions. The spear is a recurring motif in Saul's interactions with David, representing his growing paranoia and hostility. Historically, the spear was a common weapon and symbol of leadership in ancient Near Eastern cultures, emphasizing Saul's role as a warrior king.<p><b>a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him</b><br>This phrase highlights the divine involvement in Saul's mental and emotional state. The "spirit of distress" suggests a supernatural influence that causes turmoil, reflecting God's judgment on Saul for his disobedience. This aligns with earlier passages where Saul's rejection by God leads to his spiritual and psychological decline. Theologically, it underscores the sovereignty of God in using even distressing circumstances to fulfill His purposes. This spirit contrasts with the Holy Spirit's empowering presence in David's life, illustrating the divergent paths of the two men.<p><b>While David was playing the harp</b><br>David's role as a musician in Saul's court is significant, as music was believed to have therapeutic effects in ancient cultures. David's harp playing is intended to soothe Saul's troubled spirit, showcasing David's talents and his initial role as a servant to the king. This moment also foreshadows David's future as a leader who brings peace and order. Theologically, David's music can be seen as a precursor to his role as a psalmist, whose compositions would become central to Israel's worship. This scene also highlights the contrast between Saul's inner turmoil and David's God-given peace and skill.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. Saul's reign is marked by his initial obedience to God, followed by disobedience and a gradual descent into jealousy and paranoia, particularly towards David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>A young shepherd who was anointed by Samuel to be the next king of Israel. Known for his musical talent, bravery, and deep faith in God, David served in Saul's court and became a target of Saul's jealousy.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/evil_spirit_from_the_lord.htm">Evil Spirit from the LORD</a></b><br>This refers to a troubling spirit that God allowed to come upon Saul. The Hebrew term (ruach ra'ah) can be understood as a spirit that brings distress or turmoil, highlighting God's sovereignty even over adverse circumstances.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/harp.htm">Harp</a></b><br>A musical instrument played by David. Music was used to soothe Saul's troubled spirit, demonstrating the power of worship and music in spiritual warfare.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul's_house.htm">Saul's House</a></b><br>The setting of this event, where Saul's internal conflict and external actions against David unfold.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Even in difficult circumstances, God is in control. The presence of the evil spirit serves as a reminder of God's ultimate authority over all things, including spiritual forces.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_worship.htm">The Power of Worship</a></b><br>David's playing of the harp illustrates the power of worship and music to bring peace and drive away spiritual darkness. Believers can use worship as a tool in spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart.htm">Guarding the Heart</a></b><br>Saul's jealousy and fear led to his spiritual downfall. It's crucial to guard our hearts against envy and bitterness, which can open doors to spiritual oppression.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a></b><br>Recognizing the spiritual dynamics at play in our lives is essential. Believers should seek discernment to understand and address spiritual challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_1_samuel_19's_events.htm">Is there historical or archeological evidence supporting the events described in 1 Samuel 19, particularly David’s escape from Saul? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_sam_19_9_fit_a_good_god.htm">How could an “evil spirit from the Lord” (1 Samuel 19:9) align with a belief in a benevolent God? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_david_merciful_to_saul_in_1_sam_24.htm">Why does David's mercy toward Saul in 1 Samuel 24 contradict other violent actions David takes elsewhere in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_manage_abuse_from_adult_kids.htm">How to handle abusive behavior from adult children?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">And the evil spirit . . . was upon Saul.</span>--Again the terrible malady was upon the king--not unlikely brought on by the wild storm of jealous fury which Saul allowed to sweep unchecked across his soul. Once more--<p>"Out of the black mid-tent's silence, a space of three days,<p>Not a sound hath escaped to thy servants of prayer nor of<p>praise,<p>To betoken that Saul and the spirit have ended their strife,<p>And that, faint in his triumph, the monarch sinks back<p>upon life."<p>BROWNING: <span class= "ital">Saul.</span><p>But the time when the skilled musician with his Divine strains had roused him into life again was passed (see <a href="/context/1_samuel/16-21.htm" title="And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer.">1Samuel 16:21-23</a>), not now as in old days, when, to use the words the great poet put into David's mouth--<p>"--I looked up to know . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/19-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But as Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהוּא֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was sitting</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹשֵׁ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wō·šêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his house</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֵית֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇê·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with his spear</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲנִית֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·nî·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2595.htm">Strong's 2595: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his hand,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיָד֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a spirit</span><br /><span class="heb">ר֨וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of distress</span><br /><span class="heb">רָעָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֤ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתְּהִי֩</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֔וּל</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">While David</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדָוִ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was playing the harp,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְנַגֵּ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(mə·nag·gên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5059.htm">Strong's 5059: </a> </span><span class="str2">To touch or play a stringed instrument</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 19:9 An evil spirit from Yahweh was (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 19:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 19:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 19:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 19:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>