1 Samuel 10:12 bbe — And one of the people of that place said in answer, And who is their father? So it became a common saying, Is even Saul…

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"And one of the people of that place said in answer, And who is their father? So it became a common saying, Is even Saul among the prophets?"

— 1 Samuel 10:12, Bible in Basic English

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“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?”
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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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1 Samuel 10 — Context

And it came about, that when he went away from Samuel, God gave him a changed heart: and all those signs took place that day.

And when they came to Gibeah, a band of prophets came face to face with him; and the spirit of God came on him with power and he took his place among them as a prophet.

Now when Saul's old friends saw him among the band of prophets, the people said to one another, What has come to Saul, the son of Kish? Is even Saul among the prophets?

And one of the people of that place said in answer, And who is their father? So it became a common saying, Is even Saul among the prophets?

Then going away from the prophets, he came to the house.

And Saul's father's brother said to him and his servant, Where have you been? And he said, Searching for the asses: and when we saw no sign of them, we came to Samuel.

Then he said, And what did Samuel say to you?

1 Samuel 10:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 10:12 say?

1 Samuel 10:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And one of the people of that place said in answer, And who is their father? So it became a common saying, Is even Saul among the prophets?”

Where is 1 Samuel 10:12 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 10:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 10, verse 12.

Who wrote 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 1 Samuel about?

1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.

What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 10:12.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 10:12 in?

1 Samuel 10:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Samuel 10:12?

1 Samuel 10:12 reads (BBE): “And one of the people of that place said in answer, And who is their father? So it became a common saying, Is even Saul among the prophets?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Samuel 10:12 bbe — And one of the people of that place said in answer, And who is their father? So it became a common saying, Is even Saul…

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