Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Finally, he himself left for Ramah and went to the great cistern at Seku. And he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “Over in Naioth at Ramah,” they said. New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version 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.” Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And he went also to Ramah, and he came to the great well that is at Sechu. And he asked and said, “Where are Samuel and David?” And one said, “Behold, in Naioth in Ramah.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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.” New American Standard Bible 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.” NASB 1995 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.” NASB 1977 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.” Legacy Standard Bible 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.” Amplified Bible 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.” Berean Annotated Bible Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah (hill) and came to the large cistern at Secu (the watch-tower), where he asked, “Where are Samuel (his name is El) and David (beloved)?” “At Naioth (habitations) in Ramah, he was told. Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Saul himself went to Ramah. He came to the large cistern at Secu, looked around, and asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “At Naioth in Ramah,” someone said. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version 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. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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." Good News Translation 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. International Standard Version 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." NET Bible 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." New Heart English Bible 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." Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFinally, 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. World English Bible 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.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd 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.” Berean Literal Bible And he went also to Ramah, and he came to the great well that is at Sechu. And he asked and said, “Where are Samuel and David?” And one said, “Behold, in Naioth in Ramah.” Young's Literal Translation 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.' Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWent 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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.” New American Bible 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.” New Revised Standard Version 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.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then 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.' Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Michal Saves David…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. 22Finally, 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. 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.… Cross References Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah 1 Samuel 15:34 Then Samuel went to Ramah, but Saul went up to his home in Gibeah of Saul. 1 Samuel 7:17 Then he would return to Ramah because his home was there, and there he judged Israel and built an altar to the LORD. and came to the large cistern at Secu, 2 Samuel 23:20 And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. Jeremiah 38:6 So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud. 2 Samuel 3:26 As soon as Joab had left David, he sent messengers after Abner, who brought him back from the well of Sirah. But David was unaware of it. where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” 1 Samuel 9:18-19 Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?” / “I am the seer,” Samuel replied. “Go up before me to the high place, for you shall eat with me today. And when I send you off in the morning, I will tell you all that is in your heart. 1 Samuel 20:27 But on the day after the New Moon, the second day, David’s place was still empty, and Saul asked his son Jonathan, “Why hasn’t the son of Jesse come to the meal either yesterday or today?” 1 Samuel 15:35 And to the day of his death, Samuel never again visited Saul. Samuel mourned for Saul, and the LORD regretted that He had made Saul king over Israel. “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told. 1 Samuel 10:5-6 After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying. / Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person. 1 Samuel 10:10-12 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?” 2 Kings 2:3-5 Then the sons of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.” / And Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Jericho.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went to Jericho. / Then the sons of the prophets at Jericho came up to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.” Acts 9:3-4 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?” Acts 22:6-7 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?’ Acts 26:12-14 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.’ 1 Samuel 18:10 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, 1 Samuel 28:6-7 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. Treasury of Scripture 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. Jump to Previous Cistern David Large Naioth Nai'oth Questioning Ramah Ramath Samuel Someone Water-SpringJump to Next Cistern David Large Naioth Nai'oth Questioning Ramah Ramath Samuel Someone Water-Spring1 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 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 where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told. Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe 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. Ramah 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. The Great Cistern at Secu A landmark in the region of Ramah, indicating Saul's journey and determination to find David. 4. Samuel The prophet and last judge of Israel, who anointed both Saul and David. He provides spiritual guidance and protection for David. 5. David The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, who is fleeing from Saul's attempts to kill him. 6. Naioth A place in Ramah where a community of prophets resided, and where David sought refuge under Samuel's protection. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and ProtectionDespite Saul's relentless pursuit, God protects David, demonstrating His sovereignty over human plans and His ability to safeguard His chosen ones. The Role of Prophets and Spiritual Leaders 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. The Power of the Holy Spirit 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. Seeking Refuge in Godly Community David's refuge in Naioth, a community of prophets, highlights the importance of seeking support and fellowship among believers during times of trial. Persistence in Faith Amidst Trials David's unwavering faith and reliance on God during his flight from Saul serve as an example of trusting God through difficult circumstances. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 19:22?2. How does 1 Samuel 19:22 demonstrate God's protection over David's life? 3. What can we learn about Saul's persistence from 1 Samuel 19:22? 4. How does Saul's journey in 1 Samuel 19:22 relate to God's sovereignty? 5. In what ways can we trust God's plan like David in 1 Samuel 19? 6. How can we apply the lessons from 1 Samuel 19:22 in our challenges? 7. Why did Saul go to Ramah in 1 Samuel 19:22 despite previous failures to capture David? 8. How does 1 Samuel 19:22 reflect God's protection over David? 9. What is the significance of Saul's journey to Ramah in the context of 1 Samuel 19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 19? 11. What is the significance of Ramah in the Bible? 12. Why does Saul suddenly prophesy (1 Samuel 19:23) despite being portrayed as abandoned by God in earlier chapters? 13. Why does this text present such severe violence against priests as sanctioned or uninterrupted (1 Samuel 22:19)? 14. Why did Doeg betray David to King Saul? What Does 1 Samuel 19:22 Mean Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah• Saul’s personal involvement marks an escalation in his rebellion against the Lord’s anointed. Earlier, he had sent messengers who were divinely restrained (1 Samuel 19:18–21); now he disregards those warnings and goes himself. • This mirrors Saul’s earlier pattern of disobedience (1 Samuel 13:11–13; 15:24), showing a hardened heart. • The verse also underlines God’s providence: while Saul acts in rage, the Lord is guiding events to preserve David, foreshadowing Psalm 34:7, “The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.” and came to the large cistern at Secu • The writer pinpoints the journey’s geography to emphasize its historical reality; this is not myth but tangible history (cf. Judges 4:5, where Deborah’s tree is likewise specified). • A cistern was a gathering place and landmark; arriving there suggests Saul still thinks human strategy can overcome divine intervention—a contrast to David’s constant reliance on God (1 Samuel 17:45). • Secu lies near Ramah, Samuel’s hometown (1 Samuel 7:17), underscoring that Saul is intruding into the prophet’s territory, where God’s word is paramount. where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” • Saul’s question reveals both fear and frustration: Samuel represents God’s voice; David, God’s chosen king (1 Samuel 16:1, 13). • Ironically, Saul once sought guidance from Samuel (1 Samuel 9:6–10), but now seeks him only to silence him. Proverbs 28:9 warns that turning from God’s law makes even prayer detestable; Saul is living proof. • The pairing of the names reminds us that God often unites prophet and future king to advance His purposes, as later seen with Elijah and Elisha anointing Jehu (2 Kings 9:1–6). “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told. • Naioth refers to a complex of prophetic dwellings; the Spirit-filled atmosphere there had already overpowered Saul’s messengers (1 Samuel 19:20). • God has positioned David in a place of spiritual protection, echoing Psalm 91:1: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” • The straightforward report highlights how everyone knows where David is; yet Saul cannot touch him because the Lord sets the boundaries (Job 1:10). summary 1 Samuel 19:22 records Saul’s determined but futile pursuit of David. Each detail—Saul’s personal trip, the landmark cistern, the inquiry, and the location at Naioth—illustrates the clash between human rebellion and divine sovereignty. God preserves His chosen servant, confounds a disobedient king, and affirms that His purposes stand unshaken. Hebrew Finally, Saul himselfה֜וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are left for וַיֵּ֨לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk Ramah הָרָמָ֗תָה (hā·rā·mā·ṯāh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7414: 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 Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the large הַגָּדוֹל֙ (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent cistern בּ֤וֹר (bō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 953: A pit, cistern, well at Secu, בַּשֶּׂ֔כוּ (baś·śe·ḵū) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7906: Secu -- a city near Ramah where he asked, וַיִּשְׁאַ֣ל (way·yiš·’al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand “Where אֵיפֹ֥ה (’ê·p̄ōh) Interrogative Strong's 375: What place?, when?, how? are Samuel שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel and David?” וְדָוִ֑ד (wə·ḏā·wiḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse “At Naioth בְּנָי֥וֹת (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 he was told. וַיֹּ֔אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Links 1 Samuel 19:22 NIV1 Samuel 19:22 NLT 1 Samuel 19:22 ESV 1 Samuel 19:22 NASB 1 Samuel 19:22 KJV 1 Samuel 19:22 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 19:22 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 19:22 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 19:22 French Bible 1 Samuel 19:22 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 19:22 Then went he also to Ramah (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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