1 Samuel 10:5-13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 “After that you will come to the Hill of God[a](A) where there are Philistine garrisons.[b] When you arrive at the city, you will meet a group of prophets(B) coming down from the high place prophesying.(C) They will be preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres. 6 The Spirit of the Lord will control you,(D) you will prophesy with them,(E) and you will be transformed into a different person.(F) 7 When these signs have happened to you, do whatever your circumstances require[c](G) because God is with you. 8 Afterward, go ahead of me to Gilgal. I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice fellowship offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what to do.”
9 When Saul turned around[d] to leave Samuel, God changed his heart,[e] and all the signs came about that day. 10 When Saul and his attendant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God took control of him, and he prophesied along with them.
11 Everyone who knew him previously and saw him prophesy with the prophets asked each other, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?”(H)
12 Then a man who was from there asked, “And who is their father?”(I)
As a result, “Is Saul also among the prophets?” became a popular saying. 13 Then Saul finished prophesying and went to the high place.
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- 1 Samuel 10:5 Or to Gibeath-elohim
- 1 Samuel 10:5 Or governors
- 1 Samuel 10:7 Lit do for yourself whatever your hand finds
- 1 Samuel 10:9 Lit turned his shoulder
- 1 Samuel 10:9 Lit God turned to him another heart
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