1 Samuel 19:20 meaning and explanation

he sent messengers to capture him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy.

1 Samuel 19:20, Berean Standard Bible

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Saul has learned that David is staying with Samuel at Naioth in Ramah, and he sends messengers to seize him. Instead of arresting David, the messengers find a company of prophets prophesying under Samuel's leadership, and the Spirit of God comes upon them so that they too prophesy.

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