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“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.”
1 Samuel 19:23 · KJV
Why was David with Samuel?
David fled Saul and told Samuel what had happened. They stayed at Naioth, where Samuel stood with a company of prophets. Three groups of messengers came to seize David. Each group prophesied, and then Saul went in person. The Spirit came upon him as well. The story slows down to show how completely his plan was frustrated.
Is this the same event as Saul’s earlier prophesying?
First Samuel 10 describes Saul prophesying near the beginning of his reign and becoming the subject of a proverb. Chapter 19 repeats the question in a very different setting. The new king once received a sign that God was at work in his life. The pursuing king now finds God stopping him from harming David.
Read both scenes and notice the difference
Compare the intention of Saul in the two passages. Ask where God’s correction might be protecting another person from a course of action you are pursuing.
Read the Scripture passages
- 1 Samuel 19:23 · KJV
- 1 Samuel 10:5-13 · KJV
- 1 Samuel 16:13-14 · KJV
- 1 Samuel 19:18-24 · KJV
- 1 Samuel 24:16-22 · KJV
