1 Samuel 19:23

Translations

Modern

So Saul went to Naioth in Ramah. But the Spirit of God came upon even Saul, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth in Ramah.

Traditional

And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah.

Literal

And he went there to Naioth in Ramah, and the Spirit of God was upon him, even him, and he went, going on, and he prophesied until he came to Naioth in Ramah.

Latin

Et abiit in Najoth in Ramatha, et factus est etiam super eum spiritus Domini, et ambulabat ingrediens, et prophetabat usque dum veniret in Najoth in Ramatha.

Original

Hebrew

English

So Saul went to Naioth in Ramah. But the Spirit of God came upon even Saul, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth in Ramah.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

David Jeroboam I Samuel Saul The Spirit’s Presence

Events

Reign of Saul

Related verses

Proverbs 16:9
A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
1 Samuel 10:10
When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied along with them.
1 Samuel 19:20
…he sent messengers to seize him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy.
Numbers 24:2
When Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God came upon him,
John 11:51
Caiaphas did not say this on his own. Instead, as high priest that year, he was prophesying that Jesus would die for the nation,
Proverbs 21:1
The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
Matthew 7:22
Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’
1 Corinthians 13:2
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
Numbers 23:5
Then the LORD put a message in Balaam’s mouth, saying, “Return to Balak and give him this message.”

Parallels

Psalm 59:1–17

Places

Mizpah: A city in Benjamin; a place of gathering and judgment Naioth: A place near Ramah where David fled from Saul

Glossary

Covenant David Naioth 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 Prophecy: Gift of, Sometimes Possessed by Unconverted Men Prophets: Inspiration of Synagogues: Probably Originated in the Schools of the Prophets

1 Samuel 19:23

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