And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets — those who knew Saul from before ('yeda'uhu et temurah) witness his transformation and participation in the prophetic band. The change is so remarkable that it occasions comment and wonder. then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? — the people's question 'Is Saul also among the prophets?' (hagam Sha'ul binney hanebim) expresses amazement. The word 'also' (gam) suggests that this is unexpected, that Saul is not known as a prophet. This rhetorical question (which will be repeated in 19:24) reflects the transformative power of the Spirit—the ordinary young man seeking donkeys has become a prophet, empowered by God's presence.

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