Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on 1 Samuel 19:9 in English Standard Version "Then a harmful spirit from the Lord came upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand. And David was playing the lyre." 1Sa 16:14 Now the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and a harmful spirit from the Lord tormented him. 1Sa 16:16 Let our lord now command your servants who are before you to seek out a man who is skillful in playing the lyre, and when the harmful spirit from God is upon you, he will play it, and you will be well.”