Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 16:14
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1 Samuel16:14
14 ¶ But the spirit of the LORD departed from Saul , and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him .
God took away that prudence, and courage, and alacrity, and other gifts and assistances of God's Spirit, where with he had qualified him for the management of his Pub[illegible: 1+ letters] Employment.
Properly so called: for what need is there of forsaking the proper signification of the Word? It is evident both from Scripture, and Experience, that God hath permitted some men to be really acted, and disquieted by the Devil: and why not Saul as well as others?
i. e. By Gods permission or judgment, delivering him up to Satan.
Stirred up in him unruly and tormenting Passions; as Envy, Rage, Fear, Despair, and the like.
Marginal references: Chap. 19. [illegible: 1+ letters].; Or, [illegible: 1 word]
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