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On the next day, an evil spirit from God came mightily on Saul, and he prophesied in the middle of the house. David played with his hand, as he did day by day. Saul had his spear in his hand;
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Verse 10. Prophesied. Acted the prophet in a mad manner, ( Ch). like an enthusiast, ( Calmet. 2 Kennicott. 9:11) or one possessed by the devil, as the Sybil was agitated by Apollo. Et rabie fera corda tument. Æneid vi. To alleviate his distress, David took up his harp. Bible.—Spear. With this weapon he was generally armed. Calmet. 19:10. and 26:7. “It was used as a diadem formerly, and the ancients adored spears as gods.” Justin. xliii.
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