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1 Samuel 19:23

NaiothRamah
The Holy Spirit

21 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.

22 Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah and came to the large cistern at Secu, where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told.

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.

24 Then Saul stripped off his robes and also prophesied before Samuel. And he collapsed and lay naked all that day and night. That is why it is said, “Is Saul also among the prophets?”

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BSB
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.
KJV
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.
WEB
He went there to Naioth in Ramah. Then God’s Spirit came on him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah.
ASV
And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God came upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah.
DARBY
And he went thither to Naioth by Ramah; and the Spirit of God came upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth by Ramah.
BLB
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.
ÅB
Da han så gikk dit, til Nevajot ved Rama, kom Guds Ånd også over ham, så at han hele veien gikk i profetisk henrykkelse til han kom til Nevajot ved Rama.
OTB
Så dro han til Naiot i Rama. Og Guds Ånd kom også over ham, slik at han gikk og profeterte kontinuerlig til han kom til Naiot i Rama.
B1930
Da han så gikk dit, til Nevajot ved Rama, kom Guds Ånd også over ham, så at han hele veien gikk i profetisk henrykkelse til han kom til Nevajot ved Rama.

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  • Proverbs 16:9

    A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

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  • 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.

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  • Numbers 24:2

    When Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God came upon him,

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  • 1 Samuel 19:20

    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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  • Numbers 23:5

    Then the LORD put a message in Balaam’s mouth, saying, “Return to Balak and give him this message.”

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  • 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.

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  • 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?’

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  • Proverbs 21:1

    The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.

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