1 Samuel 16:14
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.”1 Samuel 16:14
What Does 1 Samuel 16:14 Mean?
1 Samuel 16:14 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 14 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 16:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 51:11“Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.”1 Samuel 18:12“And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.”Judges 9:23“Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:”Judges 16:20“And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the LORD was departed from him.”1 Samuel 18:10“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 there was a javelin in Saul’s hand.”1 Samuel 28:15“And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do.”Acts 19:15“And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?”1 Samuel 19:9“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.”1 Kings 22:22“And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so.”Hosea 9:12“Though they bring up their children, yet will I bereave them, that there shall not be a man left: yea, woe also to them when I depart from them!”1 Samuel 11:6“And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.”1 Samuel 16:23“And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.”2 Samuel 7:15“But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.”Deuteronomy 28:28“The LORD shall smite thee with madness, and blindness, and astonishment of heart:”Judges 6:34“But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.”1 Samuel 26:19“Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.”Psalms 36:3“The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.”Judges 16:29“And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left.”
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