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The Spirit of God Comes on Saul

Now it happened as Saul[a] turned his back to leave Samuel, that God gave him another heart,[b] and all these signs occurred on that day. 10 When they arrived there at Gibeah,[c] a band of prophets was right there to meet them. The Spirit of God came upon Saul,[d] and he prophesied[e] along with them. 11 When all those who had known Saul previously saw that he was there among the prophets prophesying, the people told one another, “What has happened to Kish’s son? Is Saul also among the prophets?”

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 10:9 Lit. he
  2. 1 Samuel 10:9 Lit. changed for him another heart
  3. 1 Samuel 10:10 Or the hill
  4. 1 Samuel 10:10 Lit. him
  5. 1 Samuel 10:10 Or he was caught up in prophetic ecstasy

Saul Made King

As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed(A) Saul’s heart, and all these signs(B) were fulfilled(C) that day. 10 When he and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a procession of prophets met him; the Spirit(D) of God came powerfully upon him, and he joined in their prophesying.(E) 11 When all those who had formerly known him saw him prophesying with the prophets, they asked each other, “What is this(F) that has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?”(G)

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