"and thou “shalt be turned into another man. And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee.” PP 610.1"
"And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man."
EGW directly quotes 1 Samuel 10:6.
As Saul went on his way, all came to pass as the prophet had said. Near the border of Benjamin he was informed that the lost animals had been found. In the plain of Tabor he met three men who were going to worship God at Bethel. One of them carried three kids for sacrifice, another three loaves of bread, and the third a bottle of wine, for the sacrificial feast. They gave Saul the usual salutation and also presented him with two of the three loaves of bread. At Gibeah, his own city, a band of prophets returning from “the high place” were singing the praise of God to the music of the pipe and the harp, the psaltery and the tabret. As Saul approached them the Spirit of the Lord came upon him also, and he joined in their song of praise, and prophesied with them. He spoke with so great fluency and wisdom, and joined so earnestly in the service, that those who had known him exclaimed in astonishment, “What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” PP 610.2…
"And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day."
The EGW passage elaborates on the events described in 1 Samuel 10:9 and surrounding verses, providing details about Saul's journey and encounters that align with the biblical narrative.
"When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel’s sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?"
EGW elaborates on the events described in 1 Samuel 10:2, providing details and context. While not a direct quote, it's a clear retelling and expansion of the biblical narrative.
"Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet thee three men going up to God to Beth–el, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:"
EGW elaborates on the events described in 1 Samuel 10:3, providing details and context. While not a direct quote, it's a clear retelling and expansion of the biblical narrative.
"As Saul united with the prophets in their worship, a great change was wrought in him by the Holy Spirit. The light of divine purity and holiness shone in upon the darkness of the natural heart. He saw himself as he was before God. He saw the beauty of holiness. He was now called to begin the warfare against sin and Satan, and he was made to feel that in this conflict his strength must come wholly from God. The plan of salvation, which had before seemed dim and uncertain, was opened to his understanding. The Lord endowed him with courage and wisdom for his high station. He revealed to him the Source of strength and grace, and enlightened his understanding as to the divine claims and his own duty. PP 610.3"
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
The EGW passage describes a transformative experience Saul undergoes through the Holy Spirit, which aligns with the general theme of spiritual renewal and becoming a 'new creature' as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17. While not a direct quote, the underlying concept is similar.