When Saul turned around[a] to leave Samuel, God changed his heart,[b] and all the signs came about that day. 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.

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  1. 1 Samuel 10:9 Lit turned his shoulder
  2. 1 Samuel 10:9 Lit God turned to him another heart

Here I am. Bring charges against me before the Lord and His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken?(A) Whom have I wronged or mistreated? From whose hand have I taken a bribe to overlook something?[a][b](B) I will return it to you.”

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  1. 1 Samuel 12:3 LXX reads bribe or a pair of shoes? Testify against me.
  2. 1 Samuel 12:3 Lit bribe and will hide my eyes with it?

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.

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