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1 Samuel 19:19-21
New Catholic Bible
1 Samuel 19:19-21
New Catholic Bible
19 Saul heard that David was in Naioth in Ramah. 20 [a]He sent deputies to capture David. They saw a band of prophets there prophesying, and Samuel was their leader. The Spirit of God rushed upon Saul’s deputies, and they prophesied as well. 21 Saul was told about it, and he sent other deputies, but they prophesied as well. A third time Saul sent deputies, but they also prophesied.
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- 1 Samuel 19:20 Although Saul is filled with jealousy over David’s success, and this is clouding his judgment, he is still able to speak God’s words. The gift of prophecy is given—not for his enhancement—but to communicate God’s thoughts.
