Translations
Modern
When this was reported to Saul, he sent more messengers, but they began to prophesy as well. So Saul tried again and sent messengers a third time, and even they began to prophesy.
Traditional
And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also.
Literal
And was told Saul, and he sent other messengers and prophesied they likewise. And Saul added and sent messengers the third time, and prophesied they also.
Latin
Quod cum nuntiatum esset Sauli, misit et alios nuntios: prophetaverunt autem et illi. Et rursum misit Saul tertios nuntios: qui et ipsi prophetaverunt. Et iratus iracundia Saul,
Original
Hebrew
English
When this was reported to Saul, he sent more messengers, but they began to prophesy as well. So Saul tried again and sent messengers a third time, and even they began to prophesy.
Notes
messengers … a third time: Each time Saul sent troops, the Spirit captured David's would-be captors. Prophesying distracted them from chasing David.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
People
Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Glossary
Covenant David Naioth Prophecy Prophet, Prophetess Ramah Samuel, Books of First and Second Spirit of God
Topics
David: King of Israel: Saul Attempts to Kill Him Jealousy: Saul, of David Synagogues: Probably Originated in the Schools of the Prophets