Scripture · Old Testament
1 Samuel 16:15
1 Samuel 16:15 is verse 15 of 1 Samuel chapter 16, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely a spirit of distress from God is tormenting you.
King James Version
And Saul’s servants said unto 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.
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1 Samuel 16:13–17 · Berean Standard Bible
13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.
14 After the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him.
15 Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely a spirit of distress from God is tormenting you.
16 Let our lord command your servants here to seek out someone who can skillfully play the harp. Whenever the spirit of distress from God is upon you, he is to play it, and you will be well.”
17 And Saul commanded his servants, “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him to me.”
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