1 Samuel 19:20-21
What is written? (ESV)
Then Saul sent messengers to take David, and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as head over them, the Spirit of God came upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied. When it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they also prophesied. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they also prophesied.
What does it say?
When Saul sent his messengers to seize David, they saw Samuel leading a group of prophets who were all prophesying. The Spirit of God also came upon the messengers so that they also prophesied. When Saul heard this, he sent more messengers, and the same thing happened to them. And it happened a third time.
What is its immediate context?
King Saul has been pursuing young David and hears he is living with Samuel at Ramah.
How 1 Samuel 19:20-21 is applied across Bible answers
What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit?
Saul's messengers are "baptized" (overcome) with the Holy Spirit and begin prophesying.
