²¹That was reported back to Saul, and he dispatched more men. They, too, were soon prophesying. So Saul tried a third time—a third set of men—and they ended up mindlessly raving as well!

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

When it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they also prophesied. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they also prophesied.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Saul was told about it, and he sent more men, and they prophesied too. Saul sent men a third time, and they also prophesied.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

When they reported to Saul, he sent other agents, and they also began prophesying. So Saul tried again and sent a third group of agents, and even they began prophesying.

NLTNew Living Translation

When Saul heard what had happened, he sent other troops, but they, too, prophesied! The same thing happened a third time.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

So they told Saul, and he sent other messengers, and they also prophesied. Again Saul sent messengers a third time, and they also prophesied.

KJV 1900King James Version

And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also.

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