1 Samuel 19:20

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Saul sent a few soldiers to bring David back. They went to Ramah and found Samuel in charge of a group of prophets who were all prophesying. Then the Spirit of God took control of the soldiers and they started prophesying too.

Cross References

John 7:32

When the Pharisees heard the crowd arguing about Jesus, they got together with the chief priests and sent some temple police to arrest him.

Joel 2:28

Later, I will give my Spirit to everyone. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will have dreams, and your young men will see visions.

1 Samuel 10:10

When Saul arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. The Spirit of God suddenly took control of him, and right there in the middle of the group he began prophesying.

1 Samuel 19:14

The next morning, Saul sent guards to arrest David. But Michal told them, “David is sick.”

1 Samuel 19:11

Saul sent guards to watch David's house all night and then to kill him in the morning. Michal, David's wife, told him, “If you don't escape tonight, they'll kill you tomorrow!”

1 Corinthians 14:3

But when you prophesy, you will be understood, and others will be helped. They will be encouraged and made to feel better.

Numbers 24:2

and saw the tribes of Israel camped below. Just then, God's Spirit took control of him,

1 Samuel 19:19

Someone told Saul, “David is at Prophets Village in Ramah.”

1 Samuel 19:21

When Saul heard what had happened, he sent some more soldiers, but they prophesied just like the first group. He sent a third group of soldiers, but the same thing happened to them.