1 Samuel 19:9

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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.

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  • 1 Sam 16:14 : 14 David Appears before Saul Now the Spirit of the LORD had turned away from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him.
  • 1 Sam 18:10-11 : 10 The next day an evil spirit from God rushed upon Saul and he prophesied within his house. Now David was playing the lyre as usual. There was a spear in Saul’s hand, 11 and Saul threw the spear, thinking,“I’ll nail David to the wall!” But David escaped from him on two different occasions.
  • 1 Sam 16:16 : 16 Let our lord instruct his servants who are here before you to look for a man who knows how to play the lyre. Then whenever the evil spirit from God comes upon you, he can play the lyre and you will feel better.”

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  • 1 Sam 18:9-13
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    9So Saul was keeping an eye on David from that day onward.

    10The next day an evil spirit from God rushed upon Saul and he prophesied within his house. Now David was playing the lyre as usual. There was a spear in Saul’s hand,

    11and Saul threw the spear, thinking,“I’ll nail David to the wall!” But David escaped from him on two different occasions.

    12So Saul feared David, because the LORD was with him but had departed from Saul.

    13Saul removed David from his presence and made him a commanding officer. David led the army out to battle and back.

  • 1 Sam 16:22-23
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    22Then Saul sent word to Jesse saying,“Let David be my servant, for I really like him.”

    23So whenever the spirit from God would come upon Saul, David would take his lyre and play it. This would bring relief to Saul and make him feel better. Then the evil spirit would leave him alone.

  • 1 Sam 19:10
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    10Saul tried to nail David to the wall with the spear, but he escaped from Saul’s presence and the spear drove into the wall. David escaped quickly that night.

  • 1 Sam 16:13-19
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    13So Samuel took the horn full of olive oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers. The Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day onward. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah.

    14David Appears before Saul Now the Spirit of the LORD had turned away from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him.

    15Then Saul’s servants said to him,“Look, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you!

    16Let our lord instruct his servants who are here before you to look for a man who knows how to play the lyre. Then whenever the evil spirit from God comes upon you, he can play the lyre and you will feel better.”

    17So Saul said to his servants,“Find me a man who plays well and bring him to me.”

    18One of his attendants replied,“I have seen a son of Jesse in Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave warrior and is articulate and handsome, for the LORD is with him.”

    19So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said,“Send me your son David, who is out with the sheep.”

  • 1 Sam 19:7-8
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    7Then Jonathan called David and told him all these things. Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he served him as he had done formerly.

    8Now once again there was war. So David went out to fight the Philistines. He defeated them thoroughly and they ran away from him.

  • 1 Sam 19:19-20
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    19It was reported to Saul saying,“David is at Naioth in Ramah.”

    20So Saul sent messengers to capture David. When they saw a company of prophets prophesying with Samuel standing there as their leader, the Spirit of God came upon Saul’s messengers, and they also prophesied.

  • 1 Sam 17:31
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    31When David’s words were overheard and reported to Saul, he called for him.

  • 1 Sam 14:19
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    19While Saul spoke to the priest, the panic in the Philistines’ camp was becoming greater and greater. So Saul said to the priest,“Withdraw your hand!”

  • 1 Sam 11:6
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    6The Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and he became very angry.

  • 1 Sam 22:6
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    6Saul Executes the Priests But Saul found out the whereabouts of David and the men who were with him. Now Saul was sitting at Gibeah under the tamarisk tree at an elevated location with his spear in hand and all his servants stationed around him.

  • 1 Sam 19:1
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    1Saul Repeatedly Attempts to Take David’s Life Then Saul told his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Saul’s son Jonathan liked David very much.

  • 1 Sam 17:37
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    37David went on to say,“The LORD who delivered me from the lion and the bear will also deliver me from the hand of this Philistine!” Then Saul said to David,“Go! The LORD will be with you.”

  • 1 Sam 17:57
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    57So when David returned from striking down the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. He still had the head of the Philistine in his hand.

  • 1 Sam 19:15
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    15Then Saul sent the messengers back to see David, saying,“Bring him up to me on his bed so I can kill him.”

  • 1 Sam 20:33
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    33Then Saul threw his spear at Jonathan in order to strike him down. So Jonathan was convinced that his father had decided to kill David.

  • 1 Sam 18:29
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    29Saul became even more afraid of him. Saul continued to be at odds with David from then on.

  • 1 Sam 17:50
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    50David prevailed over the Philistine with just the sling and the stone. He struck down the Philistine and killed him. David did not even have a sword in his hand.

  • 1 Sam 24:9
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    9David said to Saul,“Why do you pay attention when men say,‘David is seeking to do you harm’?

  • 1 Sam 31:3
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    3Saul himself was in the thick of the battle; the archers spotted him and wounded him severely.

  • 1 Chr 10:3
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    3The battle was thick around Saul; the archers spotted him and wounded him.

  • 1 Sam 26:12
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    12So David took the spear and the jug of water by Saul’s head, and they got out of there. No one saw them or was aware of their presence or woke up. All of them were asleep, for the LORD had caused a deep sleep to fall on them.

  • 1 Sam 23:9
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    9When David realized that Saul was planning to harm him, he told Abiathar the priest,“Bring the ephod!”

  • 1 Sam 26:22
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    22David replied,“Here is the king’s spear! Let one of your servants cross over and get it.

  • 1 Sam 28:5
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    5When Saul saw the camp of the Philistines, he was absolutely terrified.

  • 1 Sam 21:10
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    10So on that day David arose and fled from Saul. He went to King Achish of Gath.

  • 1 Sam 26:17
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    17When Saul recognized David’s voice, he said,“Is that your voice, my son David?” David replied,“Yes, it’s my voice, my lord the king.”

  • 2 Kgs 3:15
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    15But now, get me a musician.” When the musician played, the LORD energized him,

  • 1 Sam 22:13
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    13Saul said to him,“Why have you conspired against me, you and this son of Jesse? You gave him bread and a sword and inquired of God on his behalf, so that he opposes me and waits in ambush, as is the case today!”

  • 2 Sam 1:14
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    14David replied to him,“How is it that you were not afraid to reach out your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?”

  • 1 Sam 18:15
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    15When Saul saw how very successful he was, he was afraid of him.

  • 1 Sam 19:23
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    23So Saul went to Naioth in Ramah. The Spirit of God came upon him as well, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth in Ramah.

  • 1 Sam 18:5-6
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    5On every mission on which Saul sent him, David achieved success. So Saul appointed him over the men of war. This pleased not only all the army, but also Saul’s servants.

    6When the men arrived after David returned from striking down the Philistine, the women from all the cities of Israel came out singing and dancing to meet King Saul. They were happy as they played their tambourines and three-stringed instruments.

  • 1 Sam 19:5
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    5He risked his life when he struck down the Philistine and the LORD gave all Israel a great victory. When you saw it, you were happy. So why would you sin against innocent blood by putting David to death for no reason?”

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    10When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a company of prophets was coming out to meet him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul and he prophesied among them.

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