1Sa 16:14 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Sam 16:14: 16:14–31:13 Saul’s kingship continued its downward spiral after God’s Spirit departed from him. His reign ended in shame and defeat (ch 31 ). 16:14 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 ; 19:9 ; cp. Judg 9:23 ; Rom 1:28-29 ).

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‏ 1 Samuel 16:14

Summary for 1Sam 16:14: 16:14–31:13 ^a Saul’s kingship continued its downward spiral after God’s Spirit departed from him. His reign ended in shame and defeat (ch 31 ^b). 16:14 ^c 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 ^d; 19:9 ^e; cp. Judg 9:23 ^f; Rom 1:28-29 ^g).