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And he asked, &#8220Where are Samuel and David?&#8221 &#8220Over in Naioth at Ramah,&#8221 they said. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> Finally, Saul himself went to Ramah and arrived at the great well in Secu. “Where are Samuel and David?” he demanded. “They are at Naioth in Ramah,” someone told him. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then he himself went to Ramah and came to the great well that is in Secu. And he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” And one said, “Behold, they are at Naioth in Ramah.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah and came to the large cistern at Secu, where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a> Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they be at Naioth in Ramah. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he also went to Ramah, and came to the great well that is at Sechu. So he asked, and said, “Where are Samuel and David?” And someone said, “Indeed they are at Naioth in Ramah.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then he went to Ramah himself and came as far as the large well that is in Secu; and he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” And someone said, “Behold, they are at Naioth in Ramah.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then he himself went to Ramah and came as far as the large well that is in Secu; and he asked and said, &#8220Where are Samuel and David?&#8221 And someone said, &#8220Behold, they are at Naioth in Ramah.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then he himself went to Ramah, and came as far as the large well that is in Secu; and he asked and said, “Where are Samuel and David?” And someone said, “Behold, they are at Naioth in Ramah.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then he himself went to Ramah and came as far as the large well that is in Secu; and he asked and said, “Where are Samuel and David?” And someone said, “Behold, they are at Naioth in Ramah.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Saul went to Ramah himself and came to the great well that is in Secu; and he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” And he was told, “They are at Naioth [with the prophets] in Ramah.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Saul himself went to Ramah. He came to the large cistern at Secu and asked, “Where are Samuel and David? ” “At Naioth in Ramah,” someone said. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Saul himself went to Ramah. He came to the large cistern at Secu, looked around, and asked, &#8220Where are Samuel and David?&#8221 &#8220At Naioth in Ramah,&#8221 someone said. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then went he also to Ramah, and came to the great well that is in Secu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they are at Naioth in Ramah. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Finally, Saul left for Ramah himself. He went as far as the deep pit at the town of Secu, and he asked, "Where are Samuel and David?" "At Prophets Village in Ramah," the people answered. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then went he also to Ramah, and came to the great well that is in Secu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they be at Naioth in Ramah. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then he went to Ramah himself. He went as far as the big cistern in Secu and asked [the people], "Where are Samuel and David?" He was told, "Over there in the pastures at Ramah." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then he himself started out to Ramah. When he came to the large well in Secu, he asked where Samuel and David were and was told that they were at Naioth. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Saul himself went to Ramah, and he arrived at the large well that is in Secu. He asked, "Where are Samuel and David?" Someone replied, "They're at Naioth in Ramah." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah and came to the large cistern at Secu, where he asked, ?Where are Samuel and David?? ?At Naioth in Ramah,? he was told. <a href="/net/1_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a> Finally Saul himself went to Ramah. When he arrived at the large cistern that is in Secu, he asked, "Where are Samuel and David?" They said, "At Naioth in Ramah." <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Saul became very angry, and he himself also went to Ramah, and came to the cistern of the threshing floor that is on the bare hill. And he asked, "Where are Samuel and David?" And one said, "Look, they are in the dwellings at Ramah." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then he went also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they are at Naioth in Ramah. <a href="/web/1_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a> Then he also went to Ramah, and came to the great well that is in Secu: and he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” One said, “Behold, they are at Naioth in Ramah.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he goes—he also—to Ramath, and comes to the great well which [is] in Sechu, and asks and says, “Where [are] Samuel and David?” And [one] says, “Behold, in Naioth in Ramah.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he goeth -- he also -- to Ramath, and cometh in unto the great well which is in Sechu, and asketh, and saith, 'Where are Samuel and David?' and one saith, 'Lo, in Naioth in Ramah.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he also will go to Ramah, and he will come even to the great pit which is in Sechu: and he will ask and say, Where Samuel and David? And it will be said, Behold, in Naioth in Ramah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Went also himself to Ramatha, and came as far as the great cistern, which is in Socho, and he asked, and said: In what place are Samuel and David? And it was told him: Behold they axe in Najoth in Ramatha. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> also went to Ramah himself. And he went as far as the great cistern, which is in Socoh. And he inquired and said, “In which place are Samuel and David?” And it was told to him, “Behold, they are at Naioth, in Ramah.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a> Finally Saul went to Ramah himself. Arriving at the large cistern in Secu, he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” Someone answered, “At Naioth in Ramah.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he himself went to Ramah. He came to the great well that is in Secu; he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” And someone said, “They are at Naioth in Ramah.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then he himself went to Ramtha, and came as far as the great cistern which is at the end of the town; and Saul said, Where are Samuel and David? And they said to him, Behold, they are at Jonath which is in Ramtha. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he went on also himself to Ramtha and he arrived at a great pit at the end, and Shaul said: “Where are Shemueil and David? And they said to him: “Behold, in Yonath that is in Ramtha”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then went he also to Ramah, and came to the great cistern that is in Secu; and he asked and said: 'Where are Samuel and David?' And one said: 'Behold, they are at Naioth in Ramah.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Saul was very angry, and went himself also to Armathaim, and he comes as far as the well of the threshing floor that is in Sephi; and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And they said, Behold, in Navath in Rama. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/19-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5763" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Michal Saves David</a> …21When this was reported to Saul, he sent more messengers, but they began to prophesy as well. So Saul tried again and sent messengers a third time, and even they began to prophesy. 22<a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">Finally, Saul himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">left for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7414.htm" title="7414: hā·rā·mā·ṯāh (Art:: N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Height, the name of several places in Isr. The same as ramah; Ramah, the name of four places in Palestine.">Ramah</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and came</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gā·ḏō·wl (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">the large</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/953.htm" title="953: bō·wr (N-ms) -- A pit, cistern, well. From buwr; a pit hole.">cistern</a> <a href="/hebrew/7906.htm" title="7906: baś·śe·ḵū (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A city near Ramah. From an unused root apparently meaning to surmount; an observatory; Seku, a place in Palestine.">at Secu,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7592.htm" title="7592: way·yiš·’al (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To ask, inquire. Or shael; a primitive root; to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand.">where he asked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/375.htm" title="375: ’ê·p̄ōh (Interrog) -- Where?. From 'ay and poh; what place?; also when?; or how?.">“Where</a> <a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: šə·mū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">are Samuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: wə·ḏā·wiḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">and David?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5121.htm" title="5121: bə·nō·wīṯ (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- An abode of prophets. From navah; residence; Navith, a place in Palestine.">“At Naioth</a> <a href="/hebrew/7414.htm" title="7414: bā·rā·māh (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Height, the name of several places in Isr. The same as ramah; Ramah, the name of four places in Palestine.">in Ramah,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">he was told.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> 23So Saul went to Naioth in Ramah. But the Spirit of God came upon even Saul, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth in Ramah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Acts 9:3-4</a> As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” <a href="/acts/22-6.htm">Acts 22:6-7</a> About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. / I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ <a href="/acts/26-12.htm">Acts 26:12-14</a> In this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. / About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and my companions. / We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ <a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">1 Samuel 10:10-12</a> When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied along with them. / When all those who had formerly known Saul saw him prophesying with the prophets, they asked one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” / Then a man who lived there replied, “And who is their father?” So the saying became a proverb: “Is Saul also among the prophets?” <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">1 Samuel 18:10</a> The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear, <a href="/1_samuel/28-6.htm">1 Samuel 28:6-7</a> He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets. / Then Saul said to his servants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, so I can go and consult her.” “There is a medium at Endor,” his servants replied. <a href="/2_kings/1-9.htm">2 Kings 1:9-15</a> Then King Ahaziah sent to Elijah a captain with his company of fifty men. So the captain went up to Elijah, who was sitting on top of a hill, and said to him, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down!’” / Elijah answered the captain, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And fire came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men. / So the king sent to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. And the captain said to Elijah, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down at once!’” ... <a href="/2_kings/6-13.htm">2 Kings 6:13-17</a> So the king said, “Go and see where he is, that I may send men to capture him.” On receiving the report, “Elisha is in Dothan,” / the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army. They went there by night and surrounded the city. / When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, behold, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?” ... <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">2 Kings 9:1-3</a> Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead. / When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room. / Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!” <a href="/2_kings/9-11.htm">2 Kings 9:11</a> When Jehu went out to the servants of his master, they asked, “Is everything all right? Why did this madman come to you?” “You know his kind and their babble,” he replied. <a href="/2_chronicles/18-18.htm">2 Chronicles 18:18-22</a> Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing on His right and on His left. / And the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab king of Israel to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one suggested this, and another that. / Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD. ... <a href="/isaiah/29-10.htm">Isaiah 29:10</a> For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes, O prophets; He has covered your heads, O seers. <a href="/jeremiah/23-21.htm">Jeremiah 23:21-22</a> I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. / But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.” <a href="/ezekiel/13-3.htm">Ezekiel 13:3-6</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing. / Your prophets, O Israel, are like foxes among the ruins. / You did not go up to the gaps or restore the wall around the house of Israel so that it would stand in the battle on the Day of the LORD. ... <a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1-12</a> After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they be at Naioth in Ramah.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/11-36.htm">Cistern</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-20.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-33.htm">Large</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-19.htm">Naioth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-19.htm">Nai'oth</a> <a href="/judges/16-16.htm">Questioning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-19.htm">Ramah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-18.htm">Ramath</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-20.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/judges/7-1.htm">Water-Spring</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-26.htm">Cistern</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-13.htm">Large</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-23.htm">Naioth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-23.htm">Nai'oth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">Questioning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-23.htm">Ramah</a> <a href="/joshua/13-26.htm">Ramath</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-11.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-26.htm">Water-Spring</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 19</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh</a> 4. <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah</a> 9. <a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">Hannah in grief prays for a child</a> 12. <a href="/1_samuel/19-12.htm">Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her</a> 19. <a href="/1_samuel/19-19.htm">Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned</a> 24. <a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">She presents him, according to her vow, to the Lord</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah Saul's decision to personally go to Ramah signifies his desperation and determination to capture David. Ramah, the hometown of the prophet Samuel, was a significant location in Israel's history, often associated with prophetic activity. Saul's journey here highlights the tension between his kingship and the prophetic authority of Samuel.and came to the large cistern at Secu The large cistern at Secu indicates a specific landmark, suggesting a well-known location for travelers and locals. Cisterns were crucial in ancient Israel for water storage, especially in arid regions. This detail underscores the historical and geographical accuracy of the narrative, providing a tangible setting for the events.where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” Saul's inquiry about Samuel and David reflects his intent to confront both the prophet and the future king. This question underscores Saul's awareness of the alliance between Samuel and David, which threatened his reign. It also highlights Saul's increasing paranoia and fear of losing his kingdom.“At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told. Naioth in Ramah was a place associated with a community of prophets led by Samuel. The mention of Naioth suggests a spiritual stronghold, where God's presence and prophetic activity were evident. This setting foreshadows the divine intervention that Saul would soon experience, as God's Spirit would come upon him, demonstrating God's sovereignty over Israel's leadership.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, who was anointed by Samuel but later rejected by God due to his disobedience. In this passage, Saul is pursuing David, whom he sees as a threat to his throne. 2. <a href="/topical/r/ramah.htm">Ramah</a> A city in the territory of Benjamin, significant as the home of the prophet Samuel. It serves as a place of refuge for David during Saul's pursuit. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_great_cistern_at_secu.htm">The Great Cistern at Secu</a> A landmark in the region of Ramah, indicating Saul's journey and determination to find David. 4. <a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a> The prophet and last judge of Israel, who anointed both Saul and David. He provides spiritual guidance and protection for David. 5. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, who is fleeing from Saul's attempts to kill him. 6. <a href="/topical/n/naioth.htm">Naioth</a> A place in Ramah where a community of prophets resided, and where David sought refuge under Samuel's protection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a> Despite Saul's relentless pursuit, God protects David, demonstrating His sovereignty over human plans and His ability to safeguard His chosen ones. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets_and_spiritual_leaders.htm">The Role of Prophets and Spiritual Leaders</a> Samuel's role in providing refuge and guidance to David underscores the importance of spiritual leaders in offering counsel and protection to those in need. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Power of the Holy Spirit</a> The Spirit of God intervenes in Saul's pursuit, showing that God's Spirit can influence and redirect human intentions, even those of a king. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_refuge_in_godly_community.htm">Seeking Refuge in Godly Community</a> David's refuge in Naioth, a community of prophets, highlights the importance of seeking support and fellowship among believers during times of trial. <a href="/topical/p/persistence_in_faith_amidst_trials.htm">Persistence in Faith Amidst Trials</a> David's unwavering faith and reliance on God during his flight from Saul serve as an example of trusting God through difficult circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 19</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_christian_nationalism.htm">What is the significance of Ramah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_saul_prophesy_in_1_samuel_19_23.htm">Why does Saul suddenly prophesy (1 Samuel 19:23) despite being portrayed as abandoned by God in earlier chapters?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_priest_violence_sanctioned_(1_sam_22_19).htm">Why does this text present such severe violence against priests as sanctioned or uninterrupted (1 Samuel 22:19)?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_foreknowledge.htm">Why did Doeg betray David to King Saul?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/19-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Finally, Saul himself ה֜וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are left for וַיֵּ֨לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk Ramah הָרָמָ֗תָה (hā·rā·mā·ṯāh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7414.htm">Strong's 7414: </a> Ramah -- 'height', the name of several places in Israel and came וַיָּבֹא֙ (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the large הַגָּדוֹל֙ (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent cistern בּ֤וֹר (bō·wr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_953.htm">Strong's 953: </a> A pit, cistern, well at Secu, בַּשֶּׂ֔כוּ (baś·śe·ḵū) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7906.htm">Strong's 7906: </a> Secu -- a city near Ramah where he asked, וַיִּשְׁאַ֣ל (way·yiš·’al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7592.htm">Strong's 7592: </a> To inquire, to request, to demand “Where אֵיפֹ֥ה (’ê·p̄ōh) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_375.htm">Strong's 375: </a> What place?, when?, how? are Samuel שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel and David?” וְדָוִ֑ד (wə·ḏā·wiḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse “At Naioth בְּנָי֥וֹת (bə·nā·yō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5121.htm">Strong's 5121: </a> Naioth -- an abode of prophets in Ramah,” בָּרָמָֽה׃ (bā·rā·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7414.htm">Strong's 7414: </a> Ramah -- 'height', the name of several places in Israel he was told. וַיֹּ֔אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/19-22.htm">1 Samuel 19:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/19-22.htm">1 Samuel 19:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/19-22.htm">1 Samuel 19:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/19-22.htm">1 Samuel 19:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/19-22.htm">1 Samuel 19:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/19-22.htm">1 Samuel 19:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/19-22.htm">1 Samuel 19:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/19-22.htm">1 Samuel 19:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/19-22.htm">1 Samuel 19:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/19-22.htm">1 Samuel 19:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-22.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 19:22 Then went he also to Ramah (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/19-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 19:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 19:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/19-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 19:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 19:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>