1 Samuel 19:18-24

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Saul Prophesies at Ramah and David Escapes

¹⁸ David escaped and fled. He came to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went and stayed at Naioth. ¹⁹ It was reported to Saul saying, “David is at Naioth in Ramah right now.” ²⁰ Saul sent messengers to take David, and they saw a group of prophets caught up in prophetic ecstasy,^[a] with Samuel standing beside them leading them. Then the Spirit of God came on Saul’s messengers, and they also were caught up in prophetic ecstasy.^[b]

²¹ They reported this to Saul, he sent other messengers, and they also were caught up in prophetic ecstasy.^{[c] 22} Then Saul himself went to Ramah, and he arrived at the large well that is in Secu. He asked, “Where are Samuel and David?”

Someone^[d] replied, “They’re at Naioth in Ramah.” ²³ Saul went to Naioth in Ramah, and the Spirit of God came on him also. He continued in prophetic ecstasy^[e] until he came to Naioth in Ramah. ²⁴ He also removed his clothes and was caught up in prophetic ecstasy^[f] right in front of Samuel! He fell down naked and remained there all that day and all night. That is why people say,^[g] “Is Saul also among the prophets?”