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Then the Spirit of the Lord will ·rush upon [come on; seize; possess] you with power. You will prophesy with them, and you will be changed into a different man. After these signs happen, do ·whatever you find to do [what must be done; what you see fit to do; L what your hand finds to do], because God ·will help [is with] you [C Saul was supposed to attack the garrison, but he did not do so].

“Go ahead of me to Gilgal. I will come down to you to offer whole burnt offerings [Lev. 1] and to sacrifice ·fellowship [peace; well-being] offerings [Lev. 3:1]. But you must wait seven days. Then I will come and ·tell [show; reveal to] you what to do [C Saul did not do this either].”

Saul Made King

When Saul turned to leave Samuel, God ·changed Saul’s [gave Saul a new/another] heart. All these signs ·came true [were fulfilled; occurred] that day. 10 When they arrived at Gibeah, Saul met a ·group [band; procession] of prophets. The Spirit of God ·rushed upon [overwhelmed; seized; possessed] him, and he prophesied with the prophets. 11 When people who had known Saul before saw him prophesying with the prophets, they asked each other, “What has happened to Kish’s son? Is even Saul ·one of [among] the prophets?”

12 A man who lived there ·said [answered; retorted], “Who is the father of these prophets [C Saul’s prophesying amazed and confused him]?” So this became a ·famous saying [proverb]: “Is ·even Saul one of [Saul also among] the prophets?” 13 When Saul finished prophesying, he ·entered the place of worship [came/went to the high place].

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The Spirit(A) of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed(B) into a different person. Once these signs are fulfilled, do whatever(C) your hand(D) finds to do, for God is with(E) you.

“Go down ahead of me to Gilgal.(F) I will surely come down to you to sacrifice burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, but you must wait seven(G) days until I come to you and tell you what you are to do.”

Saul Made King

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

12 A man who lived there answered, “And who is their father?” So it became a saying: “Is Saul also among the prophets?”(O) 13 After Saul stopped prophesying,(P) he went to the high place.

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