1 Samuel 10:12 net — A man who was from there replied,“And who is their father?” Therefore this became a proverb:“Is even Saul among the pro…

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"A man who was from there replied,“And who is their father?” Therefore this became a proverb:“Is even Saul among the prophets?”"

— 1 Samuel 10:12, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 10 — Context

9

Saul Becomes King As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed his inmost person. All these signs happened on that very day.

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When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a company of prophets was coming out to meet him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul and he prophesied among them.

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When everyone who had known him previously saw him prophesying with the prophets, the people all asked one another,“What on earth has happened to the son of Kish? Does even Saul belong with the prophets?”

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A man who was from there replied,“And who is their father?” Therefore this became a proverb:“Is even Saul among the prophets?”

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When Saul had finished prophesying, he went to the high place.

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Saul’s uncle asked him and his servant,“Where did you go?” Saul replied,“To look for the donkeys. But when we realized they were lost, we went to Samuel.”

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Saul’s uncle said,“Tell me what Samuel said to you.”

1 Samuel 10:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 10:12 say?
1 Samuel 10:12 in the NET Bible reads: “A man who was from there replied,“And who is their father?” Therefore this became a proverb:“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 (NET): “A man who was from there replied,“And who is their father?” Therefore this became a proverb:“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.
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