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?
When everyone who had known Saul before saw him prophesying with the prophets, they said to each other, 'What has happened to Kish's son? Is Saul really one of the prophets now?'
The people were amazed and confused when they saw Saul, who they knew as an ordinary person, suddenly prophesying with God's prophets.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Samuel, Saul had been secretly anointed by the prophet Samuel as the first king of Israel, coming from a humble family in the tribe of Benjamin. When Saul unexpectedly joined a group of prophets and began prophesying, people who knew him were astonished because he was not known for any prophetic abilities or spiritual prominence. This event illustrates the surprising ways God intervenes in human affairs to fulfill His plans.
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