Nehr · 1 Samuel 19

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 Samuel 19:9, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

An evil spirit from Yahweh was on Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing with his hand.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And an evil spirit from Jehovah was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing with his hand.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And a spirit of sadness <FI>from<Fi> Jehovah is unto Saul, and he is sitting in his house, and his javelin in his hand, and David is playing with the hand,

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