1 Samuel 16:15

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

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Saul's servants said unto him,.... His courtiers, who observing him to act in a frantic manner, to be dull and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The “evil” or “melancholy” spirit here spoken of was “the Spirit of God,” or “of Jehovah,” as being God’s messenger and…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 16:14-23

We have here Saul falling and David rising.

I. Here is Saul made a terror to himself (Sa1 16:14): The Spirit of the Lord…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 16:14-23

David's introduction to the Court of Saul

14. But the spirit of the Lord departed from Saul Note the contrast to 1Sa…