1 Samuel 16:13-15

GOD’S WORD Translation

¹³ Samuel took the flask of olive oil and anointed David in the presence of his brothers. The Lord’s Spirit came over David and stayed with him from that day on. Then Samuel left for Ramah.

David Plays the Lyre for Saul

¹⁴ Now, the Lord’s Spirit had left Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him. ¹⁵ Saul’s officials told him, “An evil spirit from God is tormenting you.