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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/19.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/19.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Word came to Saul: &#8220David is in Naioth at Ramah";<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When the report reached Saul that David was at Naioth in Ramah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And it was told Saul, “Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Saul was told that David was at Naioth in Ramah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David <i>is</i> at Naioth in Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now it was told Saul, saying, “Take note, David <i>is</i> at Naioth in Ramah!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But it was reported to Saul, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />It was told Saul, saying, &#8220Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it was told Saul, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And it was told to Saul, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Saul was told, “David is at Naioth in Ramah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When it was reported to Saul that David was at Naioth in Ramah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When it was reported to Saul that David was at Naioth in Ramah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Someone told Saul, "David is at Prophets Village in Ramah." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When it was reported to Saul that David was in the pastures at Ramah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Saul was told that David was in Naioth in Ramah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />It was reported to Saul saying, "David is at Naioth in Ramah right now." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Saul was told that David was at Naioth in Ramah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It was reported to Saul saying, "David is at Naioth in Ramah."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And it was told to Saul, saying, "Look, David is in the dwellings at Ramah."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it was told to Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Saul was told, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it is declared to Saul, saying, “Behold, David [is] in Naioth in Ramah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it is declared to Saul, saying, 'Lo, David is in Naioth in Ramah.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be announced to Saul, saying, Behold, David in Naioth in Ramah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it was told Saul by some, saying: Behold David is in Najoth in Ramatha. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then it was reported to Saul by some, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth, in Ramah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Saul was told that David was at Naioth in Ramah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Saul was told, “David is at Naioth in Ramah.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Jonath which is in Ramtha.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they showed Shaul and they said to him: “Behold, David is in Yonath that is in Ramtha<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it was told Saul, saying: 'Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David <i>is</i> in Navath in Rama.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/19-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5729" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Michal Saves David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>So David ran away and escaped. And he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: lə·šā·’ūl (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">When Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yug·gaḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hofal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">was told</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">that 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.">was 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> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>he sent messengers to capture him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-24.htm">Acts 9:24</a></span><br />but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-16.htm">Acts 23:16</a></span><br />But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-13.htm">2 Kings 6:13</a></span><br />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,”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13</a></span><br />When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-57.htm">John 11:57</a></span><br />But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Acts 5:33</a></span><br />When the Council members heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved to put the apostles to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a></span><br />When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">2 Samuel 17:17-21</a></span><br />Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, for they dared not be seen entering the city. / But a young man did see them and told Absalom. So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it. / Then the man’s wife took a covering, spread it over the mouth of the well, and scattered grain over it so nobody would know a thing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4</a></span><br />and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Acts 9:23</a></span><br />After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-11.htm">2 Kings 6:11</a></span><br />For this reason the king of Aram became enraged and called his servants to demand of them, “Tell me, which one of us is on the side of the king of Israel?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-21.htm">Acts 23:21</a></span><br />Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">2 Samuel 15:10</a></span><br />Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46</a></span><br />Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Acts 23:30</a></span><br />When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/22-9.htm">1 Samuel 22:9,10</a></b></br> Then answered Doeg the Edomite, which was set over the servants of Saul, and said, I saw the son of Jesse coming to Nob, to Ahimelech the son of Ahitub… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">1 Samuel 23:19</a></b></br> Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which <i>is</i> on the south of Jeshimon?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/26-1.htm">1 Samuel 26:1</a></b></br> And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, <i>which is</i> before Jeshimon?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/19-18.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-7.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-18.htm">Naioth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-18.htm">Nai'oth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-18.htm">Ramah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-18.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-7.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/19-20.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-22.htm">Naioth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-22.htm">Nai'oth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-22.htm">Ramah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-20.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-2.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">Hannah in grief prays for a child</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-12.htm">Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-19.htm">Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">She presents him, according to her vow, to the Lord</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>When Saul was told</b><br>This phrase indicates the presence of informants or spies within David's circle or among the people of Israel. Saul's reign was marked by increasing paranoia and a desire to maintain power, leading him to rely on intelligence about David's movements. This reflects the broader theme of Saul's decline and the erosion of trust within his kingdom.<p><b>that David was at Naioth</b><br>Naioth is a location associated with the prophet Samuel, suggesting a place of spiritual refuge and prophetic activity. David's presence here indicates his seeking of protection and guidance from Samuel, a significant spiritual leader in Israel. This setting underscores the contrast between Saul's earthly kingship and the divine anointing and protection over David.<p><b>in Ramah</b><br>Ramah is Samuel's hometown and a significant location in his ministry. It serves as a center for prophetic activity and a place where God's presence is sought. The mention of Ramah connects this narrative to earlier events in Samuel's life and ministry, highlighting the continuity of God's work through His prophets. Ramah's geographical location in the tribal territory of Benjamin also emphasizes the tension between Saul's pursuit and David's refuge.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul is increasingly hostile towards David due to jealousy and fear of losing his throne.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. He is currently fleeing from Saul's attempts to kill him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/naioth.htm">Naioth</a></b><br>A place in Ramah where a group of prophets, led by Samuel, resided. It served as a sanctuary for David during his flight from Saul.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/ramah.htm">Ramah</a></b><br>A town in the territory of Benjamin, known as the home of the prophet Samuel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a></b><br>The last judge of Israel, a prophet, and the one who anointed both Saul and David as kings. He provides spiritual guidance and protection to David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_protection.htm">God's Protection</a></b><br>David's refuge in Naioth illustrates God's provision of safety and guidance through His servants, like Samuel. Believers can trust in God's protection during times of trial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>The presence of prophets at Naioth signifies the importance of spiritual leadership and community in discerning God's will and receiving His guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/jealousy_and_fear.htm">Jealousy and Fear</a></b><br>Saul's actions are driven by jealousy and fear, which can lead to destructive behavior. Christians are called to guard their hearts against these emotions and seek God's peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sanctuary_in_god's_presence.htm">Sanctuary in God's Presence</a></b><br>Naioth represents a spiritual sanctuary where God's presence is palpable. Believers are encouraged to seek such sanctuaries in their lives, whether through prayer, worship, or fellowship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a></b><br>The account underscores God's ability to intervene in human affairs, often in unexpected ways, to fulfill His purposes and protect His chosen ones.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_1_samuel_19's_events.htm">Is there historical or archeological evidence supporting the events described in 1 Samuel 19, particularly David's escape from Saul?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_elhanan_kill_goliath,_not_david.htm">In 2 Samuel 21:19, how could Elhanan have killed Goliath when David is credited with that feat in 1 Samuel 17?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_michal_aid_david's_escape.htm">Why did Michal help David escape from Saul?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">Naioth.</span>--Naioth, or Nevaioth, as it is also written, was not a town, but, as the name denotes, <span class= "ital">a cluster of dwellings or abodes. </span>It is derived from the verb <span class= "ital">navali, </span>to rest or abide. Samuel had his own house in Ramah, and these dwellings, where his prophetic schools were established, were in the immediate neighbourhood, "Naioth in Ramah." It was to this school he took David on this occasion. The Chaldee Targum renders or paraphrases Naioth here by "house of learning."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 19, 20.</span> - On hearing where David was, Saul sends messengers to arrest him, and we thus incidentally gain a most interesting account of the inner condition of Samuel's schools. Evidently after Saul had become king Samuel devoted his main energies to this noble effort to raise Israel from the barbarous depths into which it had sunk; and when the messengers arrive they enter some hall, where they find a regularly organised choir, consisting not of "sons of the prophets," young men still under training, but <span class="cmt_word">of prophets,</span> men who had finished their preparatory studies, and arrived at a higher elevation. The Chaldee Paraphrast calls them <span class="accented">scribes</span>; and doubtless those educated in Samuel's schools held an analogous position to that of the scribes in later days. And <span class="cmt_word">Samuel</span> himself was <span class="cmt_word">standing</span> - not <span class="cmt_word">as appointed over them</span>; he was the founder and originator of these schools, and all authority was derived from him. What the Hebrew says is that he was "standing as chief over them," and they, frill of Divine enthusiasm, were chanting psalms to God's glory. So noble was the sight, that Saul's messengers on entering were seized with a like enthusiasm, and, laying aside their murderous purpose, joined in the hearty service of the prophetic sanctuary. Instead of <span class="cmt_word">they saw</span> the Hebrew has "he saw," but as all the versions have the plural, it is probably a mere mistake. The Hebrew word for <span class="cmt_word">company</span> is found only here. By transposing the letters we have the ordinary word for <span class="accented">congregation</span>, but possibly it was their own technical name for some peculiar arrangement of the choir. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/19-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When it was reported</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֻּגַּ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yug·gaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשָׁא֖וּל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was at Naioth</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנָי֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nā·yō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5121.htm">Strong's 5121: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naioth -- an abode of prophets</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Ramah,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּרָמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7414.htm">Strong's 7414: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ramah -- 'height', the name of several places in Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/19-19.htm">1 Samuel 19:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/19-19.htm">1 Samuel 19:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/19-19.htm">1 Samuel 19:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/19-19.htm">1 Samuel 19:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/19-19.htm">1 Samuel 19:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/19-19.htm">1 Samuel 19:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/19-19.htm">1 Samuel 19:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/19-19.htm">1 Samuel 19:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/19-19.htm">1 Samuel 19:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/19-19.htm">1 Samuel 19:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/19-19.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 19:19 It was told Saul saying Behold David (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/19-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 19:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 19:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/19-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 19:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 19:20" /></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>