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One of the same place answered, Who is their father? Therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the prophets?
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God is the Source of Gifts
Commentators explain that the question, "And who is their father?" is a profound theological statement. It implies that the prophets' gifts do not come from earthly lineage but from God, their true spiritual Father and Teacher. This shows that God can sovereignly equip anyone He chooses, like Saul, regardless of their family background or education.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But who is their father? — This is a very obscure phrase. If by “father” is intended the head or leader (compare [Reference 1 Chronicles 25:…
19th Century
Anglican
Who is their father? —As an instance of the extreme surprise with which the inhabitants of Gibeah witnessed Saul's association wit…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And one of the same place answered, and said One of the same city, and in the same company, that expressed their adm…
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