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1 Samuel 16:15
The "evil" or "melancholy" spirit here spoken of was "the Spirit of God," or "of Jehovah," as being God' s messenger and minister, sent by Him to execute His righteous purpose upon Saul (see I Kings 22:19-22 note).
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