1 Samuel 19:9 meaning and explanation

But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp,

1 Samuel 19:9, Berean Standard Bible

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Saul is king of Israel, and David, once his court musician, has become the rival he fears. Here Saul sits in his own house with his spear in hand, a detail that shows his suspicion has hardened into a settled threat.

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