1 Samuel 16:13-15

Good News Translation

¹³ Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the spirit of the Lord took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.

David in Saul's Court

¹⁴ The Lord's spirit left Saul, and an evil spirit sent by the Lord tormented him. ¹⁵ His servants said to him, “We know that an evil spirit sent by God is tormenting you.