1 Samuel 19:20

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فَأرْسَلَ بَعْضَ الرِّجَالِ لِإلقَاءِ القَبْضِ عَلَى دَاوُدَ. وَلَمَّا وَصَلُوا إلَى المُخَيَّمَاتِ، كَانَتْ هُنَاكَ مَجْمُوعَةٌ مِنَ الأنْبِيَاءِ تَتَنَبَّأُ يَقُودُهُمْ صَمُوئِيلُ. فَحَلَّ رُوحُ اللهِ عَلَى رُسُلِ شَاوُلَ أيْضًا وَبَدَأُوا يَتَنَبَّأُونَ.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Saul sends messengers to capture David, but they see Samuel and the prophets prophesying, and the Spirit of God comes upon the messengers, making them prophesy too. It shows how the power of God can change people's intended actions.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your friend was sent to take away your toy, but then they saw you and your friends playing a fun game, and suddenly they wanted to join in too! That's kind of like what happened here with Saul's messengers and the prophets.

Historical Background

The book of 1 Samuel was likely written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad. It was written around 931-722 B.C.E. and is part of the historical books of the Old Testament. The audience would have been the Israelites, and the cultural setting was one where prophets and their messages were highly respected.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, imagine a boss sending an employee to confront a coworker, but the employee unexpectedly feels a sense of unity and decides to support the coworker instead. This shows how divine influence can transform situations.

Topics

• prophecy
• divine intervention
• prophets
• Saul
• David
• spiritual influence

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 10:10
• 1 Kings 22:18-20
• Acts 13:9-11
• 1 Corinthians 14:32
• 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Spirit of God come upon Saul's messengers?

The Spirit of God came upon Saul's messengers to alter their mission, demonstrating God's power to redirect and transform human intentions.

How does this verse relate to the theme of prophecy?

This verse shows that prophecy is not just about predicting the future but can also involve the immediate influence of the Spirit of God, changing people's actions.

What can we learn about Samuel's role from this verse?

Samuel's presence as an appointed leader of the prophets underscores his authority and spiritual significance in guiding and influencing others.

How does this event reflect on Saul's character?

Saul's attempt to capture David through his messengers reveals his jealousy and his struggle with God's chosen leader, highlighting his character flaws.