¹⁹ The Spirit of the Lord took control of him, and he went down to Ashkelon and killed 30 of their men. He stripped them and gave their clothes to those who had explained the riddle. In a rage, Samson returned to his father’s house,

¹⁴ When he came to Lehi, the Philistines came to meet him shouting. The Spirit of the Lord took control of^[a] him, and the ropes that were on his arms became like burnt flax and his bonds fell off his wrists.

⁶ The Spirit of the Lord will control you,^(A) you will prophesy with them,^(B) and you will be transformed into a different person.^(C)

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.

⁶ When Saul heard these words, the Spirit of God suddenly took control of him,^(A) and his anger burned furiously.

¹³ So Samuel took the horn of oil, anointed him^(A) in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the Lord took control of David from that day forward.^(B) Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

Saul Attempts to Kill David

¹⁰ The next day an evil spirit sent from God took control of Saul,^(A) and he began to rave^[a] inside the palace. David was playing the lyre as usual,^(B) but Saul was holding a spear,^(C)