1 Samuel 16:11-14
16:13 a The Spirit of the Lord came ... upon David, as was consistently evident (e.g., 16:23 b; 17:48-54 c; 18:5 d, 12-16 e). The Spirit of the Lord had also come upon Saul (10:10 f) but had left him because of disobedience (16:14 g).• Ramah: Samuel’s hometown (1:1 h).
Summary for 1Sam 16:14: 16:14–31:13 i Saul’s kingship continued its downward spiral after God’s Spirit departed from him. His reign ended in shame and defeat (ch 31 j). 16:14 k Spirit ... left Saul: In contrast with David’s receiving the Spirit (see thematic note for The Spirit’s Presence at end of chapter).
• The Lord sent a tormenting spirit as a consequence of Saul’s disobedience (see also 18:10 l; 19:9 m; cp. Judg 9:23 n; Rom 1:28-29 o).
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