They knew the voice of the young man; either,
1. By his manner of pronunciation, which was differing and distinguishable in several tribes, as appears from Judges 12:6 Mark 14:70. Or,
2. By the celebration of some part of his office, which they, then lodging in the neighbourhood, might be invited to. Or rather,
3. By some acquaintance which some of them formerly had with him which they might have upon many occasions. What makest thou in this place; this being not thy usual place, nor proper for thy employment?