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1 Samuel 10:5-15 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

5. "After that, you will go to Gibeah of God. Some Philistine soldiers are stationed there. As you approach the town, you will meet a group of prophets. They'll be coming down from the high place where they worship. People will be playing lyres, tambourines, flutes and harps at the head of the group. The prophets will be prophesying.

6. The Spirit of the Lord will come on you with power. Then you will prophesy along with them. You will become a different person.

7. "All of those things will happen. Then do what you want to do. God is with you.

8. "Go down ahead of me to Gilgal. You can be sure that I'll come down to you there. I'll come and sacrifice burnt offerings and friendship offerings. But you must wait there for seven days until I come to you. Then I'll tell you what to do."

9. As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul's heart. All of those things happened that day.

10. When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met Saul. Then the Spirit of God came on him with power. He prophesied along with them.

11. Those who had known Saul before saw him prophesying with the prophets. They asked one another, "What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also one of the prophets?"

12. A man who lived in Gibeah answered, "Yes, he is. In fact, he's their leader." That's why people say, "Is Saul also one of the prophets?"

13. After Saul stopped prophesying, he went to the high place to worship.

14. Later, Saul's uncle spoke to him and his servant. He asked, "Where have you been?" "Looking for the donkeys," he said. "But we couldn't find them. So we went to Samuel."

15. Saul's uncle said, "Tell me what Samuel said to you."

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