1 Samuel 19:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 19:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 19:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 19:20 — KJV
“And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.”
— 1 Samuel 19:20 (KJV)
1 Samuel 19:20 in Context — About the Book of 1 Samuel
1 Samuel traces Israel's shift from judges to kings through three lives: Samuel the prophet, Saul the rejected king, and David the shepherd anointed in secret. It is rich with prayer — Hannah's desperate plea for a child opens the book and becomes a template for praying through tears.
Cross-References for 1 Samuel 19:20
“And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 19:20: company, prophets, spirit
“And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? one...: Heb. a man to his neighbour”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 19:20: saul, saw, prophets
“Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 19:20: saul, sent, samuel
“And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants. behaved...: or, prospered”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 19:20: saul, sent, david
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul's hand.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 19:20: saul, david, spirit
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