1 Samuel 19:19

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.

Summary

In this verse, Saul sends messengers to capture David, but they end up prophesying under the influence of the Spirit of God. This unexpected turn of events showcases God's power to protect His chosen one, David, even in the midst of danger. It demonstrates that no human plan can thwart God's divine purpose or harm those who walk in obedience to Him. The passage highlights the sovereignty of God over earthly affairs and His ability to turn the schemes of the enemy into opportunities for His glory. Ultimately, it reveals that God's protection extends to His faithful servants, shielding them from harm and fulfilling His promises in their lives.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And it was told Saul,.... By some officious persons who saw David at Ramah, and observed that he and Samuel went together to Naioth: saying, behold, David is at Naioth, in Ramah; or near it; according to R. Isaiah, Ramah was the name of a hill, or mountain, so called from its height, and Naioth the name of a place on it; it signifies pastures and pleasant places, as meadows and pastures are; and here in the fields near Ramah was the house of doctrine, as the Targum calls it, or the school of the prophets, being pleasant and retired, and fit for study.