The holy spirit makes saul a prophet

THE HOLY SPIRIT MAKES SAUL A PROPHET
EDITED BY GLENN PEASE
I Samuel 10:6 The Spirit of the Lord will come
powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with
them; and you will be changed into a different person.
1 Samuel 10:10 10Whenhe and his servantarrivedat
Gibeah, a processionof prophets met him; the Spirit
of God came powerfully upon him, and he joined in
their prophesying.
BIBLEHUB RESOURCES
Pulpit Commentary Homiletics
A Company Of Prophets
1 Samuel 10:10. (GIBEAH.)
B. Dale
This is the first mention of "a company (cord, chain, or band) of prophets"
(Nabhis). There were previously individual prophets. And on one occasionthe

seventy elders prophesied (Numbers 11:25), and Mosessaid, "Would Godthat
all the Lord's people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his Spirit
upon them." But until the time of Samuel there was no associationor
community, college orschool, ofprophets.
1. His language shows his intimate relationto this "company," of which he
was doubtless the founder, and appears subsequently as president (1 Samuel
19:20); for it is not likely that there were now severalsuch "companies,"as in
later times (1 Kings 20:35;2 Kings 2:3, 16;2 Kings 4:38).
2. Its formation was due to a newly awakenedreligious life among the people,
and intended as a means of deepening and extending it.
3. It arose aboutthe same time as the establishmentof the monarchy, and
furnished a regular successionofprophets, by whom the word of the Lord
was spokenfor the guidance and restraint of the king. "Samuelsaw the need
of providing a new systemof training for those who should be his successors
in the prophetic office, and formed into fixed societiesthe sharers of the
mystic gift, which was plainly capable of cultivation and enlargement. As it
was a leading crisis of the dealings of God with men, unusual operations of the
Spirit marked the time of Samuel; but they were not confined to him, though
he is far the most conspicuous figure" ('Heroes of Hebrews Hist.'). Notice
their -
I. SPIRITUAL CALLING. They are called prophets with reference to their
vocationor profession. But this was founded upon an individual and inner call
by the Divine Spirit. Dwelling on the high ground of Divine contemplation,
they were often visited by breezes of spiritual influence to which others were
strangers, borne along in an ecstasybeyond their own control, and impelled to
give utterance to the overflowing feeling of their hearts; and some of their
number were chosenby God to be the recipients of the gift of prophecy in the
highest sense. Theircalling represents that of the Christian ministry, and
more generallythe vocationof all Christians (Acts 2:17; Ephesians 5:18, 19).
II. FRATERNALUNION. They formed a "company," a voluntary, organised
society, apparently dwelling togetherin the same place, and pursuing the
same mode of life. The bond of their union was the common spirit they

possessed;and their associationcontributed to their preservationand
prosperity, and their power over others. "Theypresented the unifying,
associative powerofthe prophetic spirit over againstthe disruption of the
theocratic life, which was a legacyof the time of the judges" (Erdmann). Of
Christian union the like, and much more, may be said (John 17:21; Acts 2:46;
Acts 4:23).
III. MUSICAL SKILL. "And before them a psaltery (cithara), and a tabret
(tambourine), and a pipe (flute), and a harp (guitar);" stringed, percussion,
and wind instruments of music (ver. 5; Genesis 4:21;Genesis 31:27;Exodus
15:20). They made a religious use of music, and cultivated it with greatcare. It
prepared them for high and holy emotion (2 Kings 3:15), and gave
appropriate expressionto it. It strengthenedthe feeling to which it gave
expression, regulatedit, and stirred in others a similar feeling. Their sacred
music was the germ of the splendid choralservice of the temple in subsequent
time.
"What passioncannotmusic raise and quell?
When Jubal struck the chorded shell,
His listening brethren stoodaround,
And wonder on their faces fell,
To worship that celestialsound;
Less than a god they thought there could not dwell
Within the hollow of that shell,
That spoke so sweetlyand so well.
What passioncannot music raise and quell?"
(Dryden)
IV. PROPHETIC UTTERANCE. "And they shall prophesy." Poetry, like
music, is the natural vehicle of strong emotion. And in it they recitedand sang

in an impassionedmanner the praises of God, and the wonders which be had
wrought on behalf of his people (1 Chronicles 25:1, 3).
V. POPULAR REPUTATION. The manner in which they were spokenof by
the people generally(ver. 11)shows the important position they occupied, and
the high estimationin which they were held. When the professedservants of
God are so regarded-
1. It is an evidence of their worth and consistency. Theycommend themselves
to "every man's conscience."If, being faithful to their vocation, they are
despised, it only reveals the evil characteroftheir despisers;and it is not
honour, but shame, to be commended by foolish and wickedmen (Luke 6:26).
2. It indicates the prevalence of a right sentiment in society.
3. It affords a favourable condition of bearing witness for God and successful
spiritual labour. - D.
Biblical Illustrator
The spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.
1 Samuel 10:10
Saul among the prophets
Helen Plumptre.
Suppose, now, you had come to school, thinking only of being the child of a
cottager, andof earning your bread by hard labour all your days, and one
upon whose word you could firmly rely came in and told you you were to be
king over a mighty nation — with what feelings would you leave the school
that day? Would not your thoughts and expectations be as entirely changedas
if you were another child? And if, as you were leaving, you were able to speak,
as it were, with a new tongue, and were endued with all wisdom and all
knowledge, shouldwe not be all ready to say you were another child? Thus

was it with Saul. God gave him many gifts, but I hear not that He gave him
grace — He gave him also another heart, but I read not that He gave him a
heart renewedafter the image of Him that createdhim. "And when they came
thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of
God came upon him, and he prophesied among them." There is something
particularly solemn in this verse, and calculatedto lead to greatsearchings of
heart. Many passages ofScripture seemto point out that some poor sinners
will have no idea of their mistake till they appearat the very bar of their God.
Those of whom you read in Matthew 25:41-46, had no suspicion of their
danger, and would fain, even then, have justified themselves:but of all the
awfully self-deceived, those are the most so, who even think they have done
much for Christ, and come to claim a reward, and find that neither they nor
their works are acknowledgedby Him. Those are not a few, but "many;" they
had prophesied — castout devils — done many wonderful things — but had
never experiencedthat only saving wonderthe being born again. Beware,
there is something infectious in the outside of religion; even the love of
imitation may lead to this, or a desire to keepin favour with a godly family;
and I have knownsome conclude, of course suchan one must be good,
because he lives among such goodpeople. Alas! alas!the secrettolling day
shall disclose a different tale, and the Sauls and the Balaams shall stand forth
in their true colours, to receive the due rewardof their deeds
(Helen Plumptre.)
King Making
R. Steel.
1 Samuel 10:1-13
Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it on his head, and kissedhim, and
said…

1. The lines of Providence are convergentand divergent. They come from
different points of the compass towards one centre, and radiate outwards
from unity into diversity. The chief events of four thousand years of human
history all tended to one grand consummation, and when God became
incarnate realisedtheir end. From that event the lines of Providence have
been diverging ever since, and are designed to embrace in their benignant
influences the wide world and the various races ofmen. The Old Testament
history all coiledinto Jesus of Nazareth;the New Testamenthistory unrolls
from him. Chronologyis all comprised in Before Christ and After Christ. This
arrangementis common to the providence of God. One series ofevents
conspires to developanother. The same Providence is seenin many periods of
Hebrew history, and in none more strikingly than in the influences which
brought Saul and Samuel together, and the issues that resulted from a
monarchy in Israel. The outward circumstance was striking, but the
diversified providences had been divinely arrangedto further it. Infallible
wisdom had guided these two men, and in their meeting prepared for kingly
rule in Israel. In the appearance ofSaul at the time appointed, Samuel had
full testimony to the word of God. The event proved the prediction and
strengthenedhis faith in God. Every new evidence works convictionin the
believer, and does much to conform his mind to God. But there was another
person to be convinced of the Divine arrangement — Saul. The evidence was
vouchsafedin a manner fitted to impress, and so cumulative and varied as to
work conviction. Samuel's conduct towards him, and the circumstances that
transpired on his wayhome, after he left the prophet, were unmistakable
signs that God was preparing some dignity for him among his people. These
three signs were designedto warrant his faith in the announcement, to
encourage his hope, and to prepare him to conform to the arrangementof
God for the government of His people, and to certain specialdirections given
by Samuel with reference to his coronation.
2. Whom God calls to any service He will make fit for it. If He advance to
another station, He will give another heart to those who sincerelydesire to

serve Him with their power. Just as of old God endowedBezaleeland Aholiab
with skill to design, and build, and carve the work of the tabernacle of the
wilderness, so did he endow Saul with the qualities of a kingly mind. These
were apart from the moral qualities that relate to the right service of God.
The latter are not so much endowments attachedto a man, as the necessary
fruits of a thorough conversionand a new heart. Saul had the one, but he had
not the other. He had another heart, but, not a new heart. He gave evidence of
possessing the gifts of kingship, but none of the grace ofholy living. While he
could henceforth command armies and practice diplomacy, he carednot for
keeping a consciencevoid of offence towardGod and man. His heart was not
right with God. It is not enoughto have natural endowments, or learned
attainments of skill or wisdom. What are the wit of Voltaire, the poetry of
Byron, the science ofHalley, the philosophy of Hobbes, the command of
Napoleon, the statesmanshipof Pitt, the eloquence ofSheridan, the taste of
Beckford, the learning of Michaelis, the common sense ofFranklin, the
mechanicalskill of Stephenson, the business talents of a Rothschild, if you
have not the grace of God to transform your heart and to make you holy?
Gifts may make you illustrious, and useful, and powerful among men, but
they do not make you fit for the fellowship of God, or prepare you for the
holiness of heaven. They are of value. Sanctified by grace, the highest gifts
have their place and their usefulness in the Church, Saul had striking
evidences presentedto his mind of the prospectwhich Samuel opened up to
his hope. The clearfulfilment of all that had been foretold must have
convinced him that he was designedfor dignity. He weighedit well, was
persuaded of it, and waited for its accomplishment.
3. The manner of the kingdom was written in a book for his study and
observance (ver. 25). This was their constitution — the covenant between
monarch and subjects. The rights of the king were specifiedtherein, and so
were the rights of the people. The government of Israelwas to be no absolute
monarchy, nor was it to be a democracy. This was also the case whenDavid
was made king of Israel (2 Samuel 5:3), and when Joashwas proclaimedin
Judah, after the despotic usurpation of Athaliah (2 Kings 11:17). It was as
sinful in the one to break the covenantas in the other. In the word of God

there is a clearrecognitionof the rights of the ruled as well as of the ruler. No
man is at liberty to tyrannise over another. The model people of the ancient
world had rules for kings such as no constitution has ever yet continued. The
engagementbetweenGod, king, and people, was laid up before the Lord, to be
kept under his eye, and to be a witness againstmonarch and subject should
they break their engagements. Itis a solemnthought that all our engagements
are laid up before the Lord. They are held in all their integrity by him, and be
never fails to fulfil his part. Once enteredinto by us, we become bound, and
are responsible, and must render an accountfor the manner in which we bays
kept them. Your signature to a bill, given by impulse, cannot be nullified
before a court of law, it is binding, and you canbe distrained for payment. In
like manner all solemn resolutions and spiritual pledges are binding, and are
laid up before the Lord. Under these mutual obligations Samuel sent king and
people to their severalhomes.
4. That was a happy day in Israel. Samuel had reasonto be glad, and king and
people had abundant cause for joy. The monarchy had been established. God
had smiled on the first royal act of Saul. The nation had united in a public
service of gratitude. On a theatre so full of historic interest, they all rejoiced
greatly. Their difficulties now seemedended, and their hearts flowed over in
exuberant joy. If they abode in the love and obedience ofGod, joy would
possesstheir souls.
(R. Steel.)
Saul Anointed by Samuel
W. G. Blaikie, D. D.
1 Samuel 10:1-13

said…
There is a remarkable minuteness of detail in this and other narratives in
Samuel, suggesting the authenticity of the narrative, and the authorship of one
who was personallyconnectedwith the transactions. Everything was planned
to impress on Saul that his elevationto the royal dignity was not to be viewed
by him as a mere piece of goodfortune. Both Sauland the people must see the
hand of God very plainly in Saul's elevation, and the king must enter on his
duties with a profound sense ofthe supernatural influences through which he
had been elevated, and his obligationto rule the people in the fear, and
according to the will, of God. To be thus anointed by God's recognised
servant, was to receive the approval of God Himself. Saul now became God's
messiah— the Lord's anointed. For the term messiah, as applied to Christ,
belongs to His kingly office. Though the priests likewise were anointed, the
title derived from that actwas not appropriated by them, but by the kings. It
was counted a high and solemn dignity, making the king's person sacred, in
the eyes of every God-fearing man. Yet this was not an indelible character;it
might be forfeited by unfaithfulness and transgression. The only Messiah, the
only Anointed One, who was incapable of being set aside, was He whom the
kings of Israel typified. It is evident that Saul was surprised at the acts of
Samuel. It was reasonable thatSaul should be supplied with tangible proofs
that in anointing him as king Samuelhad complied with the will of God. These
tangible proofs Samuelproceededto give. We must try, first, to form some
idea of Saul's state of mind in the midst of these strange events. The thought
of being king of Israelmust have set his whole being vibrating with high
emotion. He was like a cloud surchargedwith electricity;he was in that state
of nervous excitement which craves a physical outlet, whether in singing, or
shouting, or leaping, — anything to relieve the brain and nervous system,
which seemto tremble and struggle under the extraordinary pressure. But
mingling with these, there must have been another, and perhaps deeper,
emotion at work in Saul's bosom. He had been brought into near contactwith

the Supernatural. The thought of the Infinite Powerthat ordains and governs
all had been stirred very vividly within him. The three tokens of Divine
ordination met with in successionat Rachel's tomb, in the plain of Tabor, and
in the neighbourhood of Gibeah, must have impressedhim very profoundly.
Probably he had never had any very distinct impression of the great
Supernatural Being before. It is always a solemn thing to feel in the presence
of God, and to remember that He is searching us. At such times the sense of
our guilt, feebleness, dependence, usuallycomes to us, full and strong. Must it
not have been so with Saul? The whole susceptibilities of Saul were in a state
of high excitement; the sense ofthe Divine presence was on him, and for the
moment a desire, to render to God some acknowledgmentof all the mercy
which had come upon him. When therefore he met the company of prophets
coming down the hill, he was impelled by the surge of his feelings to join their
company and take part in their song. But it was an employment very different
from what. had hitherto been his custom. That utter worldliness of mind
which we have referred to us his natural disposition would have made him
scornany such employment in his ordinary mood as utterly alien to his
feelings. Too oftenwe see that worldly-minded men not only have no relish for
spiritual exercises,but feelbitterly and scornfully towards those who affect
them. The reasonis not far to seek. Theyknow that religious men count them
guilty of sin, of greatsin, in so neglecting the service of God. To be
condemned, whether openly or not, galls their pride, and sets them to
disparage those who have so low an opinion of them. It is not said that Saul
had felt bitterly towards religious men previous to this time. But whether he
did so or not, he appears to have kept alooffrom them quite as much as if he
had. And now in his own city he appears among the prophets, as if sharing
their inspiration, and joining with them openly in the praises ofGod. It is so
strange a sight that every one is astonished. "Saulamong the prophets!"
people exclaim, "Shall wonders ever cease?" And yet Saul was not in his right
place among the prophets. Saul was like the stony ground seedin the parable
of the sower. He had no depth of root. His enthusiasm on this occasionwas the
result of forces whichdid not work at the heart of his nature. It was the result
of the new and most remarkable situation in which he found himself, not of
any new principle of life, any principle that would involve a radical change.
Ordination to the ministry, or to any other spiritual office, solemnises one at

first, eventhough one may not, be truly converted, and nerves one with
strength and resolutionto throw off many an evil habit. But the solemn
impression wanes with time, and the carnal nature asserts its claims. How
earnestand how particular men ought ever to be in examining themselves
whether their serious impressions are the effectof a true change of nature, or
whether they are not mere temporary experiences, the casualresult of
external circumstances. Alas, Saulwas like the young man also in the
particular that made all the restof little effect — "One thing thou lackest."
(W. G. Blaikie, D. D.)
The Appointment, of Saul
P. Richardson, B. A.
1 Samuel 10:1-13
said…
A sovereignLord has already determined the destination of the crown. The
royalty is to light on the head of Saul. Forthwith a wakefulProvidence works
onward to this end. Let us mark its mysterious movements. See in this
transactionGod's absolute sovereignty. See also how its end is reachedby the
confluence of two providential currents. An ordinary incident of rural life
summons Saul from his home — his wanderings lead him to the
neighbourhood of Samuel's dwelling — his servantknows this — Saul
consents to an interview. This is one stream. The other meets it. Samuel is
forewarned. It was a fair morning this to a hopeful day. By this series of
events, most powerful provision was made for attaching the newly-appointed

monarch to the service of God. His selectionwas manifestly the result of a
heavenly grace, which reposedon no ground but its own sovereignwill. And
the manner in which the way to it had been smoothedwas well fitted to
impress him with the nearness, penetrating knowledge, andcontrolling power
of God. But this greatlessonis not yet finished. Signs from heaven are
granted. Saul's excitement grows with the occurrence ofeachnew incident.
And thus, no doubt, his mind was prepared for that mysterious operationof
the Spirit by which he joined the company of prophets in their ardent
utterances of sacredtruth. His heart was not renewed. But inspiration is
different from regeneration. And if a Balaam's worldly heart were made a
consecratedvehicle of truth, why might not, Saul's? Elevatedconceptions and
ardent enthusiasm of feeling on sacredsubjects may dwell in the
neighbourhood of an icy heart, that has never returned in love the smile of a
forgiving God. Mostdireful anomaly! Our maimed and dislocatednature has
lost the power of interior transmission. Sunlight may glare on the
understanding, while chilly darkness nestles in the heart. But Saul's true
characterwas not discerned. The first stephas now been taken. But the
appointment must be made public. How rich was this opening period in
manifestations of an overruling Providence!The new and strong emotions, the
strange salutes and offerings of passing travellers, and the sacredwelcome of
a company of prophets — the disposing of the lot to make it fall on him — the
divine disclosure of his hiding place — all these made up a crowdedregion of
miraculous interposition in which God treasuredup mighty impulses to
mould and guide his future life. He is placed in the centre of scenes most
touching, solemn, and memorable. In this small spot lie powers enough to
move a lifetime. These basementfacts, like those of the national history, are
fruitful of mighty and lasting impulses. The vesselis launched, the anchoris
weighed, the breeze has filled her sails. If she founder at sea, we shallknow
where the blame lies.
(P. Richardson, B. A.)

The Discipline of a PromotedLife
JosephS. Exell, M. A.
1 Samuel 10:1-13
said…
Men are not usually takenfrom the valley of ordinary toil, and
instantaneouslyplaced, as by the flight of an angel, upon the cloud-wrapped
peak of national greatness. There must be a climbing process;its
accomplishmentmay be tedious, its progress slow, its experiences sorrowful,
but such discipline is necessary. And as we climb the ruggedpath,
exhilarating breezes refresh, sweeping prospects gladden;and the soulthrilled
by such beauty, achieves fitness for the higher sphere of duty. Summer does
not suddenly come around us with its grandeur, touching nature into
fragrance, but advances gently through the frozen portals of winter and the
uncalculatedpossibilities of spring. So with the promotions of human life. God
descends unknown to the busy multitude, appropriates the Saul, and brings
into contactwith the spiritual, that under its tuition he may be fitted for
kingship. This promoted life was —
I. UNOSTENTATIOUS IS ITS COMMENCEMENT. Itmight be acceptedas
an axiom that all greatresults issue from small beginnings. Throughout this
coronationthe greatestsimplicity prevails. Only two are present — a ruddy
youth, an agedman — both in the greattemple of nature, with God for
witness. Considerthe disciplinary nature of this coronation.

1. Its simplicity would appear contradictory. It would seemunlikely that the
highest office of life should be introduced in such poor attire.
2. It would appear unauthenticated. There was no human witness besides the
two interestedparties. They were alone. The only guarantee he had was the
reputation of the prophet; and if that failed, he had no refuge, for his own
word would not be sufficient to establishanything so unlikely. He would, like
Joseph, have been designatedthe Dreamer. This considerationwould impose
silence even if disappointed.
3. Then the suggestionofpromotion was interrogative. "Is it not because the
Lord hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?" (ver. 1). Thus we
can easilyimagine how this coronationscene wouldtest the character, try the
patience, exercise the thought, and discipline the soulof this incipient king.
This promoted life was —
II. CONFIRMATORYIN ITS PROGRESS. Moraldiscipline does not retain
its darkness. Night clears away, and in the bright shining of morning, fearis
dispelled and hope realised. So with Saul, he has passedthe midnight of
preparation, and now departing from the prophet, his claim to kingship will
be vindicated by foretold events. Confirmed: —
1. By the restorationof lostproperty. The most trivial incidents may prove
confirmatory to the reality of Divine promotion. A shining star authenticates
the powerof God as much as the solarsystem. So the finding of assesonour
homeward journey may stamp our elevationwith truth, as much as the
mightiest catastrophe of history. Here also is seenthe beneficence and
consideratenessofthe Divine plan. In that the missions of life are attestedby
measures adaptedto condition and want. Saul had been in searchofthe asses;
their restorationwas used as the Divine indenture. Saul had to pass the

sepulchre of Rachelon his way home. Why? Was it not to solemnise him in his
transition to kingship? To remind him of his future destiny? The journey of
life is full of tombs, to hush the mirth of the traveller by the reflections of
another world. Here we see the wisdomof the Divine plan in that he makes
the monitors of life confirm its elevation. He was confirmed: —
2. By the manifestationof hospitality. These people were no doubt going to
worship, to sacrifice to God; and, being prompted by the Divine Spirit, paid
homage to their unknown but future king. Men often unconsciouslyoutstrip
themselves. In ministering to the necessitiesofa man they sometimes minister
to a king. This scene in connectionwith Rachel's tomb shows the contrasts of
life; that, while death is near, there is sufficient to keepin life and comfort;
that while there are tombs on our life road there is also a sanctuary. The
former representing the powerof evil, the latter the powerof good. Pastboth
the promoted one must walk, that, filled with sadness atthe grave, joy may
come with strongerimpulse at the sanctuary. Lastly, he was confirmed: —
3. By the sympathetic powerof prophecy. "And thou shalt prophesy with
them" (ver. 6). The young king was now to meet a band of students from the
college ofthe prophets. This is a typal of all life; it is full of the educational,
and that educationalis spiritual in its nature. This company of prophets had
instruments of music. So a minister's life, like a peal of bells, should give forth
the choicestmusic at the lightesttouch. Who ought to carry the harp, the
tabrets of life, if a teacherof the highest music, the divinest harmony, does
not?
III. PREPARATORYIN ITS ISSUE. Saulseems now to have reachedthe
level of prophetic character;from henceforth he is fit for the regal. He is
prepared: —

1. By the impartation of a new nature. "Godgave him another heart" (ver. 9).
What does this mean, but that Saul was converted? Are we told that it was a
mere external fitness; an intellectual foresight, or heroic courage, necessary
for his office? Was it merely the creationof a taste for the new sphere of duty?
If so, it should have said that Godgave him another inclination. No!God gave
him another heart, sweptof the past, filled with the seeds ofa larger
manhood.
2. By the baptism of the Holy Spirit. "And the Spirit of God came upon him"
(ver. 10). Surely no king commencedhis rule with greaterblessing or deeper
fitness. But we shall yet have to witness the tempestuous sunsetof this great
life. If kings now were selectedby God, and qualified by his Spirit, what a
glory would enshrine our national constitution! Lessons:—
(1) Learn that the Spiritual ought to be the Supreme Powerof national life.
(2) That when God calls to the higher duties of life he qualifies for them.
(3) That on the road to the sanctuary you are likely to meet the newly-made
king.
(4) That life is capable of the highest development.
(JosephS. Exell, M. A.)
Saul Privately Anointed King

1 Samuel 9:26, 27; 1 Samuel 10:1-8. (RAMAH.)
B. Dale
And Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head. There is in the life
of almost every man some day beyond all others, the events of which serve to
determine his future course. Sucha day was that which is here describedin
the life of Saul. On the preceding day he had been guided by Providence to
Samuel, and led by means of his conversationto entertain exalted expectations
concerning his future destiny. "And when they were come down from the high
place into the city, Samuel communed with Saulupon the top of the house"
(ver. 25). "And a bed was spreadfor Saul on the roof, and he lay down"
(LXX., Vulg.). "The roofs in Judaea were flat, with a parapet around them.
To be lodgedthere was consideredanhonour. In fine weatherit was not
unusual to sleepin the open air, but the place might occasionallybe covered
with a tent" (Geddes). Strange thoughts must have passedthrough his mind
as he restedthere under the silent stars. He rose early to prepare for his
journey, and watchedthe morning dawn over the distant hills, ushering in the
most eventful day of his life. Then the voice of Samuel calledto him from
below, saying, "Arise, and I will send thee away." The prophet accompanied
him, as a mark of respect, along the street, toward the end of the city
(Ramah). But before parting from him be directed him to send his servant
forward, that he might communicate to him alone "the word of God." And in
this private interview Saul was -
I. APPOINTED TO THE HIGHEST DIGNITY(ver. 1).
1. By a rite of consecration. "Takinga vial, he anointed Saul, thus placing the
institution of royalty on the same footing as that of the sanctuary and the
priesthood (Exodus 30:33;Leviticus 8:10), as appointed and consecratedby
God and to God, and intended to be the medium for receiving and
transmitting blessing to the people" (Edersheim). "Anointing with oil was a
symbol of endowment with the Spirit of God; as the oil itself, by virtue of the
strength which it gives to the vital spirits, was a symbol of the Spirit of God as
the principle of Divine and spiritual power" (Keil). "Two very goodreasons
they (the Jews)render why God did command the use of such anointing oil as

in respectof the action. First, that it did signify the Divine electionof that
person and designationto that office; from whence it was necessarythat it
should be performed by a prophet who understood the will of God. Secondly,
that by it the personanointed might be made fit to receive the Divine influx."
"In respectto the matter they give two reasons why it was oil, and not any
other liquor. First, because, ofall other, it signifies the greatestgloryand
excellency. Secondly, they tell us that oil continueth uncorrupted longer than
any other liquor. And, indeed, it hath been observedto preserve not only itself
but other things from corruption; hence they conclude it fit their kings and
priests, whose successionwas to continue forever, should be anointed with oil,
the most proper emblem of eternity. Beside, they observe that simple oil
without any mixture was sufficient for the candlestick;but that which was
designedfor unction must be compounded with principal spices, whichsignify
a goodname, always to be acquired by those in places of greatestdignity by
the most laudable and honourable actions" ('Pearsononthe Creed,'Art. 2).
2. Accompaniedwith an actof homage. "And kissedhim." The kiss was given
on the mouth, the hand, the feet, or the garment, and was a tokenof
friendship, affection, and, in the case ofprinces, of reverence and homage (1
Kings 18:19; Psalm2:12; Hosea 13:3).
3. And with a statementof its significance. "Is it not?" etc. Hath not the Lord
anointed thee to be ruler over his people, over Israel? And thou shalt rule over
the people of the Lord, and thou shalt save them out of the hand of their
enemies" (LXX.). His appointment was of God, and the purpose of it was the
deliverance of his people. The manner in which he receivedit shows the
change which had already takenplace in his feelings (1 Samuel 9:21). When
God has work for a man to do, he has powerto dispose and prepare him to do
it.
II. ASSURED OF CONFIRMATORYSIGNS (vers. 2-6). The events which
Samuel predicted were proofs of the Divine interposition, means of Saul's
further preparation, and emblems of his future dignity and power.
1. First sign - his royalty was an appointment made by God. By it he would be
convinced that it was not made by Samuel merely, but by God, who fulfilled

his words (1 Samuel 9:20); at the same time he would be taught to leave lower
cares, and aspire after the highest things. "Inwardly free, and consecratedto
the Lord alone, he is to pursue his way upward."
2. Secondsign- his royalty was an honour shared with God, and held in
subordination to him (vers. 3, 4). A part of the offerings that were about to be
presentedbefore Jehovahin Bethel would be presentedto Saul, but only a
part of them; the greaterportion would be given to Jehovahas a sign of the
supreme homage due to the invisible King of Israel, while he was to acceptthe
lesserportion as a sign of his subordinate position under him. "Thatthis
surprising prelude to all future royal gifts is takenfrom bread of offering
points to the fact that in future some of the wealth of the land, which has
hitherto gone undivided to the sanctuary, will go to the king" (Ewald). God
commands us to "honour the king" (1 Peter2:17), but the honour which is
due to himself may not be usurped by man (Matthew 22:21; Acts 12:23).
3. Third sign - his royalty was an endowment dependent upon God, and
effectually administered only through his grace. Coming to the hill (Gibeah)
of God, near the city (Gibeah, his home), where there stooda garrisonof the
Philistines (or perhaps a pillar erectedby them as a sign of their authority),
which could hardly fail to impress upon him with greatforce the main
purpose for which he had been appointed king, he would meet a band of
prophets descending from the high place (of sacrifice), playing instruments of
music and prophesying (speaking and singing in ecstatic utterancesthe
praises of Jehovah, declaring his greatness, andhis victory overhis
adversaries), and -
(1) He would be imbued with a Divine power. "The Spirit of Jehovahwill
come upon thee."
(2) He would catch the spirit of the prophets, and join them in their ecstatic
utterances. "Thouwilt prophesy with them."
(3) He would undergo a surprising transformation. "And will be turned into
another man." When he had turned his back to go from Samuel, "Godgave
him another heart" (ver. 9), but the prediction of the prophet was more
completely fulfilled afterwards (ver. 10). The fulfilment of these predictions

shows that apparently accidentalevents are clearlyforeseenby God, human
affairs are under his direction and control, and "the king's heart is in the
hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoeverhe will"
(Proverbs 21:1), and that "the teachings ofProvidence unite with the
teachings of revelationand of the Holy Spirit to show men their duty and their
destiny."
III. ADMONISHED OF FUTURE DUTY (vers. 7, 8). In relation to -
1. Circumstances. "Dothou what thy hand findeth," i.e. what circumstances
indicate to be thy duty. His own judgment would have to be exercised, but he
would not be left to it alone.
2. God. "ForGod is with thee," to observe, direct, and aid thee. The firm
belief in his presence is a mighty preservative from the neglectof duty, and a
powerful incentive and encouragementto its performance.
3. The prophet, through whom he would receive "the word of God," in
obedience to which he was bound always to act. "Gilgal, on the southwestern
bank of the Jordan, was then, from all indications, one of the most holy places
in Israel, and the true centre of the whole people; it had a like importance
before, and much more then, because the Philistine control reachedso far
eastwardthat the middle point of the kingdom must have been pressedback
to the bank of the Jordan. There the people must have assembled for all
generalpolitical questions, and thence, after offering and consecration, have
marched forth armed to war" (Ewald). Thither he was to gather the people;
not, indeed: immediately, but when circumstances indicatedthat it was the
proper time to prepare for war with the Philistines, which was the main object
of his appointment. Samuel promised to meet him there, offer burnt offerings
(dedicatory) and peace offerings (eucharistic), and tell him what to do; and
directed him to wait sevendays, and to do nothing without him. The direction
was explicit, it set a limit to his authority, and its neglectwas the first step in
his disobedience (ch. 13:13). When God places men in positions of authority,
he teaches them the obligations which they involve; and if they fail it is not
from want of knowing them. - D.

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I SAM 10:6 RESOURCES
Albert Barnes'Notes onthe Whole Bible
Will come upon thee - The word rendered “come,” means to “come” or “pass
upon,” as fire does when it breaks out and spreads Amos 5:6; hence, it is
frequently used of the Spirit of God passing upon anyone. (See Judges 14:19;
Judges 15:14;below 1 Samuel 10:10; 1 Samuel 11:6; 1 Samuel 16:13.)
Shalt be turned into another man - This is a remarkable expression, and
occurs nowhere else. It describes the change in point of mental power and
energy which would result from the influx of the Spirit of the Lord 1 Samuel
10:9. In the case of Samsonit was a supernatural bodily strength; in the case
of Saul a capacityfor ruling and leading the people of which before he was
destitute, and which the Spirit workedin him. (Compare Acts 1:8; Isaiah
11:2-4.)
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Testament". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bnb/1-samuel-
10.html. 1870.
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John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible
And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee,.... As a spirit of prophecy, so
the Targum; whereby he would be enabled at once to compose psalms and
hymns of praise, and sing them in a proper manner, though he had not been
trained up in this exercise in the schoolof the prophets; which made it more
wonderful to those that knew him:
and thou shalt prophesy with them: or "praise" with them, as the same
Targum; join with them in singing praises, and perform this service in an
orderly manner, as if he had been instructed in it, and used to it:
and shall be turned into another man; for the Spirit of God would not only
operate on him in that way, as to fit him for composing and singing psalms
and hymns, but inspire him with wisdom, and prudence, and greatness of
mind, and with every qualification necessaryfor a king; so that he would
appear quite another man than he was before, in his outward behaviour, as
well as in the endowments of his mind; and from a rustic, an husbandman, a
farmer's son, would appear with the air of a prince, and in the majestyof a
king; and, as Procopius Gazaeus, have a royal mind or heart given him.
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Gill, John. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:6". "The New John Gill Exposition
of the Entire Bible". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/geb/1-
samuel-10.html. 1999.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee — literally, “rush upon thee,”
suddenly endowing thee with a capacity and disposition to act in a manner far
superior to thy previous characterand habits; and insteadof the simplicity,
ignorance, and sheepishness ofa peasant, thou wilt display an energy, wisdom,
and magnanimity worthy of a prince.
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Jamieson, Robert, D.D.;Fausset,A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on 1
Samuel 10:6". "Commentary Criticaland Explanatory on the Whole Bible".
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfb/1-samuel-10.html. 1871-8.
Wesley's ExplanatoryNotes
And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy
with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
Will come — Heb. will leap, or rush upon thee.
Another man — That is, thou shalt be suddenly endowedwith another spirit,
filled with skill of divine things, with courage, andwisdom, and magnanimity;
and other qualifications befitting thy dignity.
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Wesley, John. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:6". "John Wesley's Explanatory
Notes on the Whole Bible".
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/wen/1-samuel-10.html. 1765.
John Trapp Complete Commentary
1 Samuel 10:6 And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou
shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
Ver. 6. And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee.] Notthat free or
princely spirit [Psalms 51:12] that David prayed for, - and had, no doubt, -
but a common spirit of prophecy and of government.
And thou shalt prophesy with them.] This was for the time only, as Balaam’s
ass spake, saithAugustine; (a) but this gift soonleft him again. Saul, by
conversing with prophets, prophesied: see the powerand profit of holy
company. Those that live within the sunshine of religion cannot but be
somewhatcolouredwith those beams.
And shalt be turned into another man.] Notinto a spiritual man, as Nazianzen
thinketh, but into a prudent and valiant man. Fies ex rudi sapiens, ex duro
mitis, ex agrestiurbanus, ex privato regius. A greatchange there shall be
wrought in thee: howbeit not a sanctifying but a civil change, or merely
mental at utmost, suitable to thy kingly calling.
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Trapp, John. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:6". John Trapp Complete
Commentary. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jtc/1-samuel-
10.html. 1865-1868.
Matthew Poole's EnglishAnnotations on the Holy Bible
Will come upon thee, Heb. will leap or rush on thee, to wit, for a season. So it
may be opposedto the Spirit’s resting upon a man, as Numbers 11:25 Isaiah
11:2.
Shalt be turned into another man, i.e. thou shalt be suddenly endowedand
actedwith another spirit, filled with skill of Divine things, with courage, and
wisdom, and magnanimity, and other qualifications befitting thy dignity.
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Annotations on the Holy Bible.
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/1-samuel-10.html. 1685.
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible
6. Turned into another man — Notregeneratedin the Christian sense, nor
suddenly endowed with a divine illumination of soul that completely lifted him
out of his previous modes of thought and feeling; but quickened with a divine

impulse, and inspired with a loftier ambition and with conceptions of
responsibility such as he had not knownbefore. See further on 1 Samuel 10:9.
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Whedon, Daniel. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:6". "Whedon's Commentary
on the Bible". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/whe/1-samuel-
10.html. 1874-1909.
JosephBenson's Commentaryof the Old and New Testaments
1 Samuel 10:6. The Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee — Hebrew, ‫,החלצ‬
tsalcha, irruet in te, (Buxtorf,) shall rush upon thee. This was the highest
assurance ofall the rest, that Samuel anointed him by God’s authority. Thou
shalt prophesy with them — Shalt break forth into the praises of God, and
utter divers truths and even predictions by the inspiration of his Spirit. Shalt
be turned into another man — That is, thou shalt be suddenly endowedwith
another spirit, filled with skill in divine things, with courage,and wisdom, and
magnanimity, and other qualifications befitting thy dignity.
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Benson, Joseph. "Commentaryon 1 Samuel 10:6". JosephBenson's
Commentary. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/rbc/1-samuel-
10.html. 1857.
George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary
Spirit of piety. (Menochius) --- Man. Thou shalt act, and entertain sentiments
worthy of a greatprince, (Calmet) and be no longeremployed in rustic works.
(Menochius) --- Cape regis animum et in istam fortunam, qua dignus es, istam
continentiam profer. "Adopt the sentiments of a king, saidthe deputies of
Alexander to Abdalonymus, but carry along with you this moderation, when
you assume the dignity which you deserve to enjoy." (Curtius iv.)
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Haydock, George Leo. "Commentaryon 1 Samuel 10:6". "George Haydock's
Catholic Bible Commentary".
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hcc/1-samuel-10.html. 1859.
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes
the spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9.
man. Hebrew. "ish. App-14.
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Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:6". "E.W.
Bullinger's Companion bible Notes".
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bul/1-samuel-10.html. 1909-
1922.
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged
The spirit of the Lord will come upon thee - literally, rush upon thee. This
phrase is used of those who, under the influence of divine inspiration, uttered
truths supernaturally revealedto them, in a lofty, poetic style, or who
celebratedin exalted strains of praise the glorious deeds of Yahweh to His
people. In this latter sense it is applied to Miriam (Exodus 15:20-21), to the 70
elders (Numbers 11:29), and to the choir of young prophets, to which Saul
joined himself, and in whose sacredemployment he participated (cf. Luke
1:65, end). 'The Spirit of the Lord came upon him.' It was the sealand pledge
of the blessings whichthe Lord bestowedupon the rulers of the nation for the
people's benefit, suddenly endowing him with a capacityand disposition to act
in a manner far superior to his previous characterand habits; so that, instead
of the simplicity, ignorance, and sheepishness ofa peasant, he would display
an energy, wisdom, and magnanimity worthy of a prince.
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Jamieson, Robert, D.D.;Fausset,A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on 1
Samuel 10:6". "Commentary Criticaland Explanatory on the Whole Bible -
Unabridged". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfu/1-samuel-
10.html. 1871-8.
Treasuryof Scripture Knowledge
Spirit
10; 16:13;19:23,24;Numbers 11:25; Judges 3:10;Matthew 7:22
another man
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Torrey, R. A. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:6". "The Treasuryof Scripture
Knowledge". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tsk/1-samuel-
10.html.
The People's Bible by JosephParker
"Thou... shalt be turned into another man."— 1 Samuel 10:6.
Thus God creates man after Prayerof Manasseh, even in the same
individual.—We cannot tell how many natures there are within us, and how

many capacities, how many slumbering faculties, how many high and noble
possibilities.—Manis as a riddle to himself, and only God has the solution.—
Infinite comfort arises from the thought of possible newness ofpersonality; if
any man be in Christ Jesus, he is a new creature;old things have passedaway,
and all things have become new: we know that we have passedfrom death
unto life, because we love the brethren.—Surely here is an instance of the
operationof the greatlaw of development; the man is the same, yet not the
same;he has an identity which can be recognised, anda responsibility which
can be calledupon to answerall challenges thatare addressedto it, and yet
the man himself may be totally new, quite another man from what he was but
yesterday.—Aman is turned into another personality when his convictions
are changed, when the object of his worship is elevated, when his view of the
universe is enlarged, when his recognitionof duty is purified and refined, and
when his whole sympathy creates foritself new channels.—The new ness is
therefore a moral Revelation -creation.—There is no physical transformation;
there is no disguise of the outer man; there is no veiling that is of the nature of
hypocrisy: the newness is real and vital, because it is a newness ofheart, of
feeling, of aspiration, of desire: when the things which satisfieda man once
satisfy him no longer, when the earth is too small to give him all the
gratificationwhich he needs, when time is too shallow to enable him to
develop the whole of his being, when he feels his need of largerspace, longer
time, added light, and multiplied facilities of education and growth, he is in
very deed "anotherman."—It is thus that the powerof Christianity is socially
displayed.—When a man who was known as a thief becomes honest;when the
ferocious man becomes gentle;when the avaricious dispositionbecomes
liberal; when the narrow and bigoted nature expands into breadth and
sympathy, then also a miracle has been wrought, the old man has been castoff
with his deeds, and the new man has been establishedin righteousness.—"Ye
must be born again."—Observe that a man becomes anotherPrayerof
Manasseh, in the sense ofthis text, not by his own effort, but by an exercise of
divine energy:—"And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee, and thou
shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man:" man can
debase himself, can turn himself into another man in the sense ofdegrading
his nature, so that his own parents may be ashamed of him, and his most
familiar friends may ceaseto pronounce his name: that is not the

transformation which is here spokenof; this is an elevation, an expansion of
the whole nature, such an enlargementof faculty and sensibility as to bring
God nearerthe soul in endearing and comforting consciousness.—Noman can
be in Christ Jesus, and yet remain as he was before;his whole house will know
that he has given his loyalty to a new sceptre, and pledged his consecrationto
a higher altar: his enemies will know it, for he will treat them with surprising
grace, and make it his business to open the way towards forgiveness and
reconciliation:his workmen, his children, his companions, his associatesin
every grade and relation of life will know that he has castoff the former
things and connectedhimself with a deeperphilosophy and a broader, more
generous philanthropy.—Because Christianity cando these things its
propagationshould be the supreme business and highest delight of men.
The Biblical Illustrator
1 Samuel 10:10 RESOURCES
The spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.
Saul among the prophets
Suppose, now, you had come to school, thinking only of being the child of a
cottager, andof earning your bread by hard labour all your days, and one
upon whose word you could firmly rely came in and told you you were to be
king over a mighty nation--with what feelings would you leave the schoolthat
day? Would not your thoughts and expectations be as entirely changedas if
you were another child? And if, as you were leaving, you were able to speak,
as it were, with a new tongue, and were endued with all wisdom and all
knowledge, shouldwe not be all ready to say you were another child? Thus
was it with Saul. God gave him many gifts, but I hear not that He gave him
grace--He gave him also another heart, but I read not that He gave him a
heart renewedafter the image of Him that createdhim. “And when they came
thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of
God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.” There is something
particularly solemn in this verse, and calculatedto lead to greatsearchings of

heart. Many passages ofScripture seemto point out that some poor sinners
will have no idea of their mistake till they appearat the very bar of their God.
Those of whom you read in Matthew 25:41-46, had no suspicion of their
danger, and would fain, even then, have justified themselves:but of all the
awfully self-deceived, those are the most so, who even think they have done
much for Christ, and come to claim a reward, and find that neither they nor
their works are acknowledgedby Him. Those are not a few, but “many;” they
had prophesied--castout devils--done many wonderful things--but had never
experiencedthat only saving wonder the being born again. Beware, there is
something infectious in the outside of religion; even the love of imitation may
lead to this, or a desire to keepin favour with a godly family; and I have
known some conclude, of course suchan one must be good, because he lives
among such goodpeople. Alas! alas!the secrettolling day shall disclose a
different tale, and the Sauls and the Balaams shall stand forth in their true
colours, to receive the due rewardof their deeds (Helen Plumptre.)
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Exell, JosephS. "Commentary on "1 Samuel 10:10". The Biblical Illustrator.
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tbi/1-samuel-10.html. 1905-
1909. New York.
John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible
When they came thither to the hill,.... Or, to Gibeah, as the Targum, and so
JosephusF5:

behold, a company of prophets met him; as foretold, 1 Samuel 10:5,
and the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he prophesiedamong them;
the spirit of prophecy, as the Targum, and he sung praises among them; he
joined with them in their psalmody, and performed it as regularly as if he had
been brought up with them. The Jews sayF6 he prophesied of the world to
come, of Gog and Magog,and of the rewards of the righteous, and of the
punishment of the wicked.
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Gill, John. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:10". "The New John Gill
Exposition of the Entire Bible".
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/geb/1-samuel-10.html. 1999.
Hawker's PoorMan's Commentary
(10) And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets
met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among
them.
It should seemthat this gift of prophecying was consideredas a prelude to an
advance of rank. We have a similar instance: Numbers 11:16-17.
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Hawker, Robert, D.D. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:10". "Hawker'sPoor
Man's Commentary". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/pmc/1-
samuel-10.html. 1828.
Wesley's ExplanatoryNotes
And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met
him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.
Prophesied— The accomplishmentof the two former signs is supposed, and
this only is expressed, becausethis was more eminent than the former; the
other were only transient acts, which passedin private betweentwo or three
persons meeting together;but this was a more permanent and notorious sign,
done in a more solemn manner, and before many witnesses.
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Wesley, John. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:10". "JohnWesley's
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible".
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/wen/1-samuel-10.html. 1765.
John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Samuel 10:10 And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of
prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied
among them.
Ver. 10. The Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied.]As it were for
company. Goodmen, as civet or musk, casta sweetscentabout them, and
perfume the air they breathe on. {See Trapp on "1 Samuel 10:6"} Bonitatem
suam aliis affricant.
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Commentary. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jtc/1-samuel-
10.html. 1865-1868.
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible
1 Samuel 10:10. And when they came thither to the hill— We refer to the
notes on the latter part of the 19th chapter for a relation of the particulars
mentioned in this verse.
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Coke, Thomas. "Commentaryon 1 Samuel 10:10". Thomas Coke
Commentary on the Holy Bible.
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tcc/1-samuel-10.html. 1801-
1803.
Matthew Poole's EnglishAnnotations on the Holy Bible
Then the accomplishmentof the two former signs is supposed, and this only of
the third is expressed, becausethis was more eminent and public than the
former: the other were only transient acts, which passedin private between
two or three persons meeting together, and passing by one another; but this
was a more permanent and more notorious sign, done in a more solemn
manner, and before many and very considerable witnesses.
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Poole, Matthew, "Commentaryon 1 Samuel 10:10". Matthew Poole'sEnglish
Annotations on the Holy Bible.
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/1-samuel-10.html. 1685.
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
(10) To the hill.—“To the hill:” more accuratelyrendered, to Gibeah. This
was the home of Saul; the estate ofthe house of Kish lay evidently in the
immediate vicinity of Gibeah, henceforwardto be known as Saul’s royal city,
“Gibeahof Saul.” “As he walked, the Spirit of God came upon him,” we read.
The coming of the Spirit of God upon him may be lookedon as the sequelof
that Divine gift of the new heart bestowedon him in the early morning, when

he left Ramah. The changedheart was a fit home for that Divine Spirit which
came on him in the eventide, as he drew near to his ancestralcity.

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