1 Samuel 10:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

Who is, &c. — Who is the father of all these prophets, among whom Saul now is one? Who is it that instructs and inspires them but God? They have it not from their parents, nor from their education, but by inspiration from God, who, when he pleaseth, can inspire Saul, or any other man with the same skill. And therefore wonder not at this matter, but give God the glory of it. A proverb — Used when any strange, or unexpected thing happened.

1 Samuel 10:12

12 And one of the same place answered and said, But who is their father? Therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the prophets?