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Is Saul also among the prophets?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> When those who knew Saul heard about it, they exclaimed, “What? Is even Saul a prophet? How did the son of Kish become a prophet?” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when all who knew him previously saw how he prophesied with the prophets, the people said to one another, “What has come over the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When all those who had formerly known Saul saw him prophesying with the prophets, they asked one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/10.htm">New King James Version</a> And it happened, when all who knew him formerly saw that he indeed prophesied among the prophets, that the people said to one another, “What is this that has come upon the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And it came about, when all who previously knew him saw that he was indeed prophesying with the prophets, that the people said to one another, “What is this that has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> It came about, when all who knew him previously saw that he prophesied now with the prophets, that the people said to one another, &#8220What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And it came about, when all who knew him previously saw that he prophesied now with the prophets, that the people said to one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened that all who knew him previously saw, and behold, he was prophesying with the prophets, so the people said to one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now when all who knew Saul previously saw that he actually prophesied now [by inspiration] with the prophets, the people said one to another, “What has happened to [Saul, who is nobody but] the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Everyone who knew him previously and saw him prophesy with the prophets asked each other, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? ” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Everyone who knew him previously and saw him prophesy with the prophets asked each other, &#8220What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied with the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? <a href="/cev/1_samuel/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some people who had known Saul for a long time saw that he was speaking and behaving like a prophet. They said to each other, "What's happened? How can Saul be a prophet?" <a href="/erv/1_samuel/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied with the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When all who had known him before saw how he prophesied with the prophets, the people asked one another, "What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul one of the prophets?" <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> People who had known him before saw him doing this and asked one another, "What has happened to the son of Kish? Has Saul become a prophet?" <a href="/isv/1_samuel/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> When all those who had known Saul previously saw that he was there among the prophets prophesying, the people told one another, "What has happened to Kish's son? Is Saul also among the prophets?" <a href="/msb/1_samuel/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When all those who had formerly known Saul saw him prophesying with the prophets, they asked one another, ?What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?? <a href="/net/1_samuel/10.htm">NET Bible</a> When everyone who had known him previously saw him prophesying with the prophets, the people all asked one another, "What on earth has happened to the son of Kish? Does even Saul belong with the prophets?" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It happened, when all who knew him before saw that, look, he prophesied with the prophets, then the people said one to another, "What is this that has come to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?" <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass when all that formerly knew him saw, that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that hath come to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? <a href="/web/1_samuel/10.htm">World English Bible</a> When all who knew him before saw that, behold, he prophesied with the prophets, then the people said to one another, “What is this that has come to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass, all knowing him before, see, and behold, he has prophesied with prophets, and the people say to one another, “What [is] this [that] has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass, all his acquaintance heretofore, see, and lo, with prophets he hath prophesied, and the people say one unto another, 'What is this hath happened to the son of Kish? is Saul also among the prophets?' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be all will know him from yesterday the third day, and will see him and behold, he prophesied with the prophets, and the people will say, a man to his neighbor, What was this to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And all that had known him yesterday and the day before, seeing that he was with the prophets, and prophesied, said to each other: What is this that hath happened to the son of Cis? Is Saul also among the prophets? <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then all those who had known him yesterday and the day before, seeing that he was with the prophets, and that he was prophesying, said to one other: “What is this thing that has happened to the son of Kish? Could Saul also be among the prophets?” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/10.htm">New American Bible</a> When all who had known him previously saw him in a prophetic state among the prophets, they said to one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When all who knew him before saw how he prophesied with the prophets, the people said to one another, “What has come over the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it came to pass when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that has come to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And it was that all who had known him before saw a Prophet prophesying, and the people said, each man to his neighbor: “Who is this who was son of Qish?, for behold, Shaul also is among the Prophets!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied with the prophets, then the people said one to another: 'What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And all that had known him before came, and saw, and behold, he was in the midst of the prophets: and the people said every one to his neighbour, What is this that has happened to the son of Kis? is Saul also among the prophets? <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/10-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=2464" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/10.htm">Samuel's Signs Fulfilled</a> …10When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied along with them. 11<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All those</a> <a href="/hebrew/865.htm" title="865: mê·’it·tə·mō·wl (Prep-m:: Adv) -- Heretofore, definitely yesterday. Or tithmowl; or methmuwl; probably from 'eth or 'eth and muwl; heretofore; definitely yesterday.">who had formerly</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yō·wḏ·‘ōw (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">known Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/8032.htm" title="8032: šil·šō·wm (Adv) -- Three days ago, day before, yesterday. Or shilshom; from the same as Shelesh; trebly, i.e. day before yesterday."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: way·yir·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">and saw him</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/5012.htm" title="5012: nib·bā (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To prophesy. A primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. Speak by inspiration.">prophesying</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: nə·ḇi·’îm (N-mp) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">the prophets</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">asked</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock."></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: rê·‘ê·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">another,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: mah- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">“What</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">has happened</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: lə·ḇen- (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">to the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7027.htm" title="7027: qîš (N-proper-ms) -- Father of Saul, also the name of several other Isr. From qowsh; a bow; Kish, the name of five Israelites.">of Kish?</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Is Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: hă·ḡam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">also</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: ban·nə·ḇî·’îm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">among the prophets?”</a> 12Then a man who lived there replied, “And who is their father?” So the saying became a proverb: “Is Saul also among the prophets?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/9-21.htm">Acts 9:21</a> All who heard him were astounded and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?” <a href="/john/7-15.htm">John 7:15</a> The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?” <a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Matthew 13:54-57</a> Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked. / “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? / Aren’t all His sisters with us as well? Where then did this man get all these things?” ... <a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2-3</a> When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles? / Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him. <a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Luke 4:22</a> All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked. <a href="/john/9-8.htm">John 9:8-9</a> At this, his neighbors and those who had formerly seen him begging began to ask, “Isn’t this the man who used to sit and beg?” / Some claimed that he was, but others said, “No, he just looks like him.” But the man kept saying, “I am the one.” <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a> When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus. <a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">Matthew 21:23</a> When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?” <a href="/john/7-46.htm">John 7:46-47</a> “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered. / “Have you also been deceived?” replied the Pharisees. <a href="/acts/2-7.htm">Acts 2:7-8</a> Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? / How is it then that each of us hears them in his own native language? <a href="/numbers/11-26.htm">Numbers 11:26-29</a> Two men, however, had remained in the camp—one named Eldad and the other Medad—and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those listed, but they had not gone out to the tent, and they prophesied in the camp. / A young man ran and reported to Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” / Joshua son of Nun, the attendant to Moses since youth, spoke up and said, “Moses, my lord, stop them!” ... <a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a> So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. <a href="/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, then through Mizpah of Gilead. And from there he advanced against the Ammonites. <a href="/1_samuel/19-23.htm">1 Samuel 19:23-24</a> So Saul went to Naioth in Ramah. But the Spirit of God came upon even Saul, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth in Ramah. / Then Saul stripped off his robes and also prophesied before Samuel. And he collapsed and lay naked all that day and night. That is why it is said, “Is Saul also among the prophets?” <a href="/2_kings/2-15.htm">2 Kings 2:15</a> When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?when all<a href="/john/9-8.htm">John 9:8,9</a> The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? … <a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Acts 3:10</a> And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.<a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Matthew 13:54,55</a> And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? … <a href="/acts/2-7.htm">Acts 2:7,8</a> And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? … <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a> Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.Is Saul<a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">1 Samuel 19:24</a> And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore they say, Is Saul also among the prophets?<a href="/john/7-15.htm">John 7:15</a> And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/9-9.htm">Beforetime</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-3.htm">Kish</a> <a href="/joshua/20-5.htm">Previously</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">Prophesied</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">Prophesying</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-9.htm">Saul</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">Beforetime</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-21.htm">Kish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">Previously</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Prophesied</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-13.htm">Prophesying</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-12.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-12.htm">Saul</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 10</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">Samuel anoints Saul</a> 2. <a href="/1_samuel/10-2.htm">He confirms him by prediction of three signs</a> 9. <a href="/1_samuel/10-9.htm">Saul's heart is changed, and he prophesies</a> 14. <a href="/1_samuel/10-14.htm">He conceals the matter of the kingdom from his uncle</a> 17. <a href="/1_samuel/10-17.htm">Saul is chosen at Mizpeh by lot</a> 26. <a href="/1_samuel/10-26.htm">The different affections of his subjects</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When all those who had formerly known Saul This phrase highlights the transformation in Saul's life. Saul was known to the people as the son of Kish, a wealthy Benjamite, and not as a spiritual leader or prophet. His previous life was characterized by his role in his father's household and his search for lost donkeys, which is a stark contrast to his current prophetic activity. This transformation is significant as it marks the beginning of Saul's divine appointment as king, showing that God can change a person's role and identity for His purposes.saw him prophesying with the prophets Prophesying in this context refers to being filled with the Spirit of God and speaking under divine inspiration. The prophets were a group of individuals who were known for their spiritual fervor and connection to God. Saul's participation with them indicates a divine endorsement and empowerment, which was necessary for his future role as king. This event is reminiscent of the Spirit of the Lord coming upon other leaders in Israel, such as the judges, to equip them for their tasks.they asked one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? The question reflects the surprise and disbelief of the people who knew Saul. It underscores the unexpected nature of Saul's transformation and the divine intervention in his life. This moment serves as a public sign of Saul's new calling and the beginning of his journey as Israel's first king. It also highlights the theme of God's sovereignty in choosing and equipping leaders, regardless of their past or social standing.Is Saul also among the prophets?” This rhetorical question became a proverbial expression in Israel, indicating an unexpected or surprising change in someone's behavior or status. It points to the miraculous nature of Saul's transformation and the work of the Holy Spirit in his life. This phrase also foreshadows the complexities of Saul's reign, as his spiritual experiences did not always translate into faithful leadership. The question invites reflection on the nature of true spiritual transformation and the importance of ongoing obedience to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The son of Kish, who was anointed by Samuel to be the first king of Israel. This verse marks a significant transformation in his life as he begins to prophesy. 2. <a href="/topical/p/prophets.htm">Prophets</a> A group of individuals who were known for their spiritual insight and communication of God's messages. Saul's association with them is unexpected by those who knew him. 3. <a href="/topical/k/kish.htm">Kish</a> Saul's father, a Benjamite, whose lineage is significant in understanding Saul's background and the surprise of his prophetic activity. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation over which Saul was anointed king. This event takes place within the broader account of Israel's transition from a theocracy to a monarchy. 5. <a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a> The prophet who anointed Saul and played a crucial role in guiding Israel during this transitional period.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/transformation_by_the_spirit.htm">Transformation by the Spirit</a> Saul's unexpected prophesying demonstrates the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. God can change anyone, regardless of their past or background. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_choosing_leaders.htm">God's Sovereignty in Choosing Leaders</a> Saul's anointing and subsequent actions remind us that God chooses leaders according to His purposes, often beyond human expectations. <a href="/topical/c/community_perception_vs._god's_plan.htm">Community Perception vs. God's Plan</a> The reaction of those who knew Saul highlights the difference between human perception and God's plan. We should be open to God's work in others, even when it defies our expectations. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy.htm">The Role of Prophecy</a> This event underscores the importance of prophecy as a means of communicating God's will and the Spirit's role in equipping individuals for His service.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) What is this?--The natural expression of extreme surprise at the sudden change which had come over one so well known at Gibeah as Saul evidently was, shows us that this was his home. The words, "What is this that is come unto the son of Kish?" seem to tell us that the life hitherto led by Saul was a life very different in all respects to the life led by the sons of the prophets in their schools. It need not be assumed that the youth and early manhood of the future king had been wild and dissolute, but simply that the way of life had been rough and uncultured--a life spent in what we should call "country pursuits," in contradistinction to the pursuit of knowledge and of higher acquirements. It is evident from the statement here and in the following verse that a considerable respect for these schools had already grown up among the people.Is Saul also among the prophets?--In <a href="/1_samuel/19-23.htm" title="And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was on him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah.">1Samuel 19:23</a> we again find Saul, but under changed circumstances, under the influence of a Divine and coercing power, and uttering strange words, and singing hymns as one trained in the prophets' schools. It was probably this recurrence of the same incident in the king's life which gave rise to the saying, or proverb, which expresses amazement at the unexpected appearance of any man in a position which had hitherto been quite strange to him. "Is Saul among the preachers of Christ? Was a question of wonder asked by the friends of St. Paul" (<a href="/galatians/1-23.htm" title="But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preaches the faith which once he destroyed.">Galatians 1:23</a>).--Wordsworth. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/10-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>All those כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every who had formerly מֵאִתְּמ֣וֹל (mê·’it·tə·mō·wl) Preposition-m | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_865.htm">Strong's 865: </a> Heretofore, definitely yesterday known [Saul] יֽוֹדְעוֹ֙ (yō·wḏ·‘ōw) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know and saw וַיִּרְא֕וּ (way·yir·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see him prophesying נִבָּ֑א (nib·bā) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> To prophesy, speak, by inspiration with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with the prophets נְבִאִ֖ים (nə·ḇi·’îm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet asked וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say one אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person another, רֵעֵ֗הוּ (rê·‘ê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> Friend, companion, fellow “What מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what has happened וַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be to the son לְבֶן־ (lə·ḇen-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Kish? קִ֔ישׁ (qîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7027.htm">Strong's 7027: </a> Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites Is Saul שָׁא֖וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites also הֲגַ֥ם (hă·ḡam) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and among the prophets?” בַּנְּבִיאִֽים׃ (ban·nə·ḇî·’îm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/10-11.htm">1 Samuel 10:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/10-11.htm">1 Samuel 10:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/10-11.htm">1 Samuel 10:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/10-11.htm">1 Samuel 10:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/10-11.htm">1 Samuel 10:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/10-11.htm">1 Samuel 10:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/10-11.htm">1 Samuel 10:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/10-11.htm">1 Samuel 10:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/10-11.htm">1 Samuel 10:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/10-11.htm">1 Samuel 10:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-11.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 10:11 It happened when all who knew him (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 10:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 10:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/10-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 10:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 10:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>