1 Samuel 16:14 asv — Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.

American Standard Version

"Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him. "

— 1 Samuel 16:14, American Standard Version

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1 Samuel 16 — Context

11

And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he is keeping the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him; for we will not sit down till he come hither.

12

And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look upon. And Jehovah said, Arise, anoint him; for this is he.

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Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of Jehovah came mightily upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

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Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.

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And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

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Let our lord now command thy servants, that are before thee, to seek out a man who is a skilful player on the harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.

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And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.

1 Samuel 16:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 16:14 say?
1 Samuel 16:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 16:14 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 16:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 14.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 16:14.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 16:14 in?
1 Samuel 16:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 16:14?
1 Samuel 16:14 reads (ASV): “Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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