²⁰ so he sent men to capture him. But when they saw a group of prophets^(A) prophesying, with Samuel standing there as their leader, the Spirit of God came on^(B) Saul’s men, and they also prophesied.^(C)

³² The Pharisees heard the crowd whispering such things about him. Then the chief priests and the Pharisees sent temple guards to arrest him.

The Day of the Lord

¹⁰ When he and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a procession of prophets met him; the Spirit^(A) of God came powerfully upon him, and he joined in their prophesying.^(B)

⁵ “After that you will go to Gibeah^(A) of God, where there is a Philistine outpost.^(B) As you approach the town, you will meet a procession of prophets^(C) coming down from the high place^(D) with lyres, timbrels,^(E) pipes^(F) and harps^(G) being played before them, and they will be prophesying.^{(H) 6} The Spirit^(I) of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed^(J) into a different person.

¹⁴ When Saul sent the men to capture David, Michal said,^(A) “He is ill.”

¹¹ Saul sent men to David’s house to watch^(A) it and to kill him in the morning.^(B) But Michal, David’s wife, warned him, “If you don’t run for your life tonight, tomorrow you’ll be killed.”

²⁴ But if an unbeliever or an inquirer comes in while everyone is prophesying, they are convicted of sin and are brought under judgment by all, ²⁵ as the secrets^(A) of their hearts are laid bare. So they will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, “God is really among you!”^(B)

³ But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening,^(A) encouraging^(B) and comfort.