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1 Samuel 10:10

The Holy SpiritProphecy

8 And you shall go before me to Gilgal, and surely I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you are to do.”

9 As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all the signs came to pass that day.

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.

11 All those who had formerly known Saul and saw him prophesying with the prophets asked one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?”

12 Then a man who lived there replied, “And who is their father?” So the saying became a proverb: “Is Saul also among the prophets?”

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BSB
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.
KJV
And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.
WEB
When they came there to the hill, behold, a band of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came mightily on him, and he prophesied among them.
ASV
And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a band of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came mightily upon him, and he prophesied among them.
DARBY
And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.
BLB
And they came there to Gibeah, and there was a group of prophets to meet him, and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied in their midst.
ÅB
Da de kom til Gibea, kom en flokk profeter ham i møte; da kom Guds Ånd over ham, og han ble grepet av profetisk henrykkelse midt iblant dem.
OTB
Da de kom til Gibea, se, en flokk profeter møtte ham; og Guds Ånd kom over ham, og han profeterte blant dem.
B1930
Da de kom til Gibea, kom en flokk profeter ham i møte; da kom Guds Ånd over ham, og han blev grepet av profetisk henrykkelse midt iblandt dem.

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Cross references

  • 1 Samuel 10:5–6

    After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.

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  • 1 Samuel 19:20–24

    he sent messengers to capture 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.

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