Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Word came to Saul: “David is in Naioth at Ramah"; New Living Translation When the report reached Saul that David was at Naioth in Ramah, English Standard Version And it was told Saul, “Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.” Berean Standard Bible When Saul was told that David was at Naioth in Ramah, King James Bible And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah. New King James Version Now it was told Saul, saying, “Take note, David is at Naioth in Ramah!” New American Standard Bible But it was reported to Saul, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.” NASB 1995 It was told Saul, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.” NASB 1977 And it was told Saul, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.” Legacy Standard Bible And it was told to Saul, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.” Amplified Bible Saul was told, “David is at Naioth in Ramah.” Christian Standard Bible When it was reported to Saul that David was at Naioth in Ramah, Holman Christian Standard Bible When it was reported to Saul that David was at Naioth in Ramah, American Standard Version And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah. Contemporary English Version Someone told Saul, "David is at Prophets Village in Ramah." English Revised Version And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah. GOD'S WORD® Translation When it was reported to Saul that David was in the pastures at Ramah, Good News Translation Saul was told that David was in Naioth in Ramah, International Standard Version It was reported to Saul saying, "David is at Naioth in Ramah right now." Majority Standard Bible When Saul was told that David was at Naioth in Ramah, NET Bible It was reported to Saul saying, "David is at Naioth in Ramah." New Heart English Bible And it was told to Saul, saying, "Look, David is in the dwellings at Ramah." Webster's Bible Translation And it was told to Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah. World English Bible Saul was told, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it is declared to Saul, saying, “Behold, David [is] in Naioth in Ramah.” Young's Literal Translation And it is declared to Saul, saying, 'Lo, David is in Naioth in Ramah.' Smith's Literal Translation And it will be announced to Saul, saying, Behold, David in Naioth in Ramah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it was told Saul by some, saying: Behold David is in Najoth in Ramatha. Catholic Public Domain Version Then it was reported to Saul by some, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth, in Ramah.” New American Bible When Saul was told that David was at Naioth in Ramah, New Revised Standard Version Saul was told, “David is at Naioth in Ramah.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Jonath which is in Ramtha. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they showed Shaul and they said to him: “Behold, David is in Yonath that is in Ramtha OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it was told Saul, saying: 'Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is in Navath in Rama. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Michal Saves David…18So 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. 19When Saul was told that David was at Naioth in Ramah, 20he 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.… Cross References Acts 9:24 but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. Acts 23:16 But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul. 2 Kings 6:13 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,” Matthew 2:13 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.” John 11:57 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. Acts 5:33 When the Council members heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved to put the apostles to death. Acts 23:12-15 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. ... 2 Samuel 17:17-21 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. ... Matthew 26:4 and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. Acts 9:23 After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, 2 Kings 6:11 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?” Acts 23:21 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.” 2 Samuel 15:10 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!’” Matthew 21:46 Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet. Acts 23:30 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. Treasury of Scripture And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah. 1 Samuel 22:9,10 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… 1 Samuel 23:19 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 is on the south of Jeshimon? 1 Samuel 26:1 And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon? Jump to Previous David Declared Naioth Nai'oth Ramah Saul WordJump to Next David Declared Naioth Nai'oth Ramah Saul Word1 Samuel 19 1. Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh4. He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah 9. Hannah in grief prays for a child 12. Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her 19. Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned 24. She presents him, according to her vow, to the Lord When Saul was told 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. that David was at Naioth in Ramah Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe 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. 2. David The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. He is currently fleeing from Saul's attempts to kill him. 3. Naioth 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. 4. Ramah A town in the territory of Benjamin, known as the home of the prophet Samuel. 5. Samuel 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. Teaching Points God's ProtectionDavid'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. The Role of Prophets The presence of prophets at Naioth signifies the importance of spiritual leadership and community in discerning God's will and receiving His guidance. Jealousy and Fear 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. Sanctuary in God's Presence 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. Divine Intervention The account underscores God's ability to intervene in human affairs, often in unexpected ways, to fulfill His purposes and protect His chosen ones.(19) Naioth.--Naioth, or Nevaioth, as it is also written, was not a town, but, as the name denotes, a cluster of dwellings or abodes. It is derived from the verb navali, 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."Verses 19, 20. - 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 of prophets, men who had finished their preparatory studies, and arrived at a higher elevation. The Chaldee Paraphrast calls them scribes; and doubtless those educated in Samuel's schools held an analogous position to that of the scribes in later days. And Samuel himself was standing - not as appointed over them; 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 they saw the Hebrew has "he saw," but as all the versions have the plural, it is probably a mere mistake. The Hebrew word for company is found only here. By transposing the letters we have the ordinary word for congregation, but possibly it was their own technical name for some peculiar arrangement of the choir. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When it was reportedוַיֻּגַּ֥ד (way·yug·gaḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous to Saul לְשָׁא֖וּל (lə·šā·’ūl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites that David דָוִ֔ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse was at Naioth בְּנָי֖וֹת (bə·nā·yō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5121: Naioth -- an abode of prophets in Ramah, בָּרָמָֽה׃ (bā·rā·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7414: Ramah -- 'height', the name of several places in Israel Links 1 Samuel 19:19 NIV1 Samuel 19:19 NLT 1 Samuel 19:19 ESV 1 Samuel 19:19 NASB 1 Samuel 19:19 KJV 1 Samuel 19:19 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 19:19 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 19:19 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 19:19 French Bible 1 Samuel 19:19 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 19:19 It was told Saul saying Behold David (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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