1 Samuel 19:23

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He went there to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God came on him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah.

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Secu was a location on Saul’s route toward Ramah, where he sought information about David’s whereabouts. Naioth was likely a settlement or prophetic community near Ramah where Samuel and David were staying; Saul’s approach there leads to the Spirit of God coming upon him, thwarting his pursuit.

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1 Samuel 19:23 mentions Naioth and Secu.