1 Samuel 19:23

God's Word

As he went toward the pastures at Ramah, God’s Spirit came over him too. He continued his journey, prophesying until he came to the pastures at Ramah.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:9

A person may plan his own journey, but the Lord directs his steps.

Proverbs 21:1

The king’s heart is like streams of water. Both are under the Lord’s control. He turns them in any direction he chooses.

Numbers 23:5

The Lord told Balaam, “Go back to Balak, and give him my message.”

Numbers 24:2

looked up, and saw Israel’s camp grouped by tribes. The Spirit of God entered him,

Matthew 7:22

Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name? Didn’t we force out demons and do many miracles by the power and authority of your name?’

John 11:51

Caiaphas didn’t say this on his own. As chief priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the Jewish nation.

1 Corinthians 13:2

I may have the gift to speak what God has revealed, and I may understand all mysteries and have all knowledge. I may even have enough faith to move mountains. But if I don’t have love, I am nothing.

1 Samuel 10:10

When Saul came to the hill, a group of prophets came to meet him, and God’s Spirit came over him. He prophesied with them.

1 Samuel 10:12

But a man from that place asked, “But who’s the chief prophet?” So it became a proverb: “Is Saul one of the prophets?”

1 Samuel 10:6

Then the Lord’s Spirit will come over you. You will be a different person while you prophesy with them.

1 Samuel 18:10

The next day an evil spirit from God seized Saul. He began to prophesy in his house while David strummed a tune on the lyre as he did every day. Now, Saul had a spear in his hand.

1 Samuel 19:18

David escaped and went to Samuel at Ramah. He told Samuel everything Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to the pastures and lived there.

1 Samuel 19:20

Saul sent messengers to get David. But when they saw a group of prophets prophesying with Samuel serving as their leader, God’s Spirit came over Saul’s messengers so that they also prophesied.

1 Samuel 19:22

Then he went to Ramah himself. He went as far as the big cistern in Secu and asked ⌞the people⌟, “Where are Samuel and David?” He was told, “Over there in the pastures at Ramah.”