1 Samuel 10:12

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:9-16

Saul has now taken his leave of Samuel, much amazed, we may well suppose, at what has been done to him, almost ready to question whether he be awake or no, and whether it be not all a dream. Now here we are told, I. What occurred by the way, 1 Sam. 10:9. Those signs which Samuel had given him came to pass very punctually; but that which gave him the greatest satisfaction of all was this, he found immediately that God had given him another heart. A new fire was kindled in his breast, such as he... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:12

And one of the same place answered, and said ,.... One of the same city, and in the same company, that expressed their admiration at what was come to Saul, and at what he did, and wondering how he came into such company, and to have such a gift, who was of so mean an education: but who is their father? the father of the prophets ; their fathers were not prophets, no more than Saul's was; their Father that taught them is the Lord, and he was able to teach Saul, and bestow on him the gift... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 10:12

But who is their father ? - The Septuagint, in its principal editions, adds ου Κεις ; is it not Kish? This makes the sense more complete. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:9-17

The reasonableness of incongruities. The facts are— 1 . Saul experiences the truth of all that Samuel had told him. 2 . Being met by a company of prophets, Saul, under an inspiration from God, also prophesies. 3 . The people remark on the incongruity of Saul's being among the prophets. 4 . Saul's uncle, being too inquisitive in the matter of Samuel's intercourse with him, is not gratified. The general reader of the Bible is struck with the incongruity between Saul's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:12

One of the same place — i.e. Gibeah— answered and said, But who is their father? The Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate read, But who is his father? But this would be a foolish reply to the question, "What has happened to the son of Kish?" The meaning rather must be, You ask about the son of Kish; but what has birth to do with prophecy? None of these young men have inherited these gifts, and if Saul can take part in their prophesyings, why should he not? Kish, his father, is no worse than... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 10:12

But who is their father - This is a very obscure phrase. If by “father” be intended the head or leader (compare 1 Chronicles 25:6; 2 Kings 2:12) of the prophets, the question means: “What kind of leader can they have to admit such a person as Saul into the company?” Some versions read “Who is his father?” in the sense: “Who would have expected Kish to have a son among the prophets?” (Compare Matthew 13:54-55.) read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 10:12

1 Samuel 10:12. And one answered and said, But who is their father? This wonder was presently satisfied by a prudent person among them asking, Who is the father of all those prophets among whom Saul was now one? Who is it that instructs and inspires them but God? They have not this gift from their parents, nor from their education, but by inspiration from God, who, when he pleases, can bestow it on Saul or any other man, and thereby make him a prophet without the help of any other master;... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:1-16

Samuel’s prediction about Saul (9:1-10:16)Saul, who became Israel’s first king, originally had no desire for political power and little interest in the spiritual ministry of Samuel. As the son of a wealthy landowner, he was more concerned about the loss of his father’s donkeys, and the worry he might cause his father by being away so long in search of them (9:1-5). This concern led him to seek help from Samuel. He thought that Samuel, with his ability to see visions and make predictions, could... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Samuel 10:12

of the same place = from thence. Is Saul . . . ? Origin of this Parcemia. App-6 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 10:12

1 Samuel 10:12. But who is their father?— Houbigant renders this verse, But one of those who were present said thus, For who is his father? Is not Kish? Hence therefore came the proverb, Is Saul amongst the prophets? And he observes, that the Syriac, Arabic, Alexandrian, Roman, and Complutensian editions of the LXX read his father. The Alexandrian adds, Is not Kish? which we add (continues he), that the sentence may be filled up in the usual manner of the Hebrews: and as we read in the Gospel,... read more

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