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It happened, when all who knew him before saw that, behold, he prophesied with 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?
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God Calls the Unlikely
Commentators explain that the people's shock stemmed from knowing Saul as a simple, uncultured man focused on farm work. His sudden ability to prophesy was a clear sign of God's intervention. This event shows that God can call and empower anyone for His purposes, regardless of their background or education. Several scholars compare this to the later surprise over Saul of Tarsus (the Apostle Paul) becoming a preacher.
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1 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
What is this? — The natural expression of extreme surprise at the sudden change that had come over one so well known at Gibeah as …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, that when all that knew him before time , &c.] As there must be many that personally knew him, …
Presbyterian
The signs Samuel had given Saul came to pass punctually; he found that God had given him another heart, another disposition of mind. Yet, an outwar…
