But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him — as the Spirit departs from Saul, 'an evil spirit from the LORD' ('ruach ra'ah me'eth YHWH) troubles him. The spirit causes disturbance (bahal, to trouble or confuse). This is likely a spirit of depression, fear, or mental anguish, sent by God as judgment.

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