1 Samuel 10:13
1 Samuel 10:13 in Multiple Translations
And when Saul had finished prophesying, he went up to the high place.
And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place.
And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place.
Then going away from the prophets, he came to the house.
After Saul had finished prophesying, he went to the high place.
And when he had made an ende of prophecying, he came to the hie place.
And he ceaseth from prophesying, and cometh in to the high place,
When he had finished prophesying, he came to the high place.
And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place.
And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place.
When Saul finished speaking the messages that God gave him, he went to the place where the people offered sacrifices.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Samuel 10:13
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1 Samuel 10:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְכַל֙
מֵֽ/הִתְנַבּ֔וֹת
וַ/יָּבֹ֖א
הַ/בָּמָֽה
וַ/יְכַל֙
kâlâh
H3615
to end
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֵֽ/הִתְנַבּ֔וֹת
nâbâʼ
H5012
to prophesy
Prep | V-Hithpael-Inf-a
וַ/יָּבֹ֖א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/בָּמָֽה
bâmâh
H1116
high place
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 10:13
וַ/יְכַל֙
kâlâh
H3615
"to end"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to finish or end something, like completing a task or using up a resource, as seen in Genesis 2:2 where God finished creating the heavens and earth.
Definition: : finish 1) to accomplish, cease, consume, determine, end, fail, finish, be complete, be accomplished, be ended, be at an end, be finished, be spent 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be at an end 1a2) to be completed, be finished 1a3) to be accomplished, be fulfilled 1a4) to be determined, be plotted (bad sense) 1a5) to be spent, be used up 1a6) to waste away, be exhausted, fail 1a7) to come to an end, vanish, perish, be destroyed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, bring to an end, finish 1b2) to complete (a period of time) 1b3) to finish (doing a thing) 1b4) to make an end, end 1b5) to accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass 1b6) to accomplish, determine (in thought) 1b7) to put an end to, cause to cease 1b8) to cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend 1b9) to destroy, exterminate 1c) (Pual) to be finished, be ended, be completed
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste. See also: Genesis 2:1; 2 Chronicles 29:17; Psalms 18:38.
מֵֽ/הִתְנַבּ֔וֹת
nâbâʼ
H5012
"to prophesy"
Prep | V-Hithpael-Inf-a
To prophesy means to speak or sing under the influence of the divine spirit, as seen in the prophets of the Bible. This can include predicting the future or simply speaking God's message to others.
Definition: 1) to prophesy 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to prophesy 1a1a) under influence of divine spirit 1a1b) of false prophets 1b)(Hithpael) 1b1) to prophesy 1b1a) under influence of divine spirit 1b1b) of false prophets Aramaic equivalent: ne.va (נבא "to prophesy" H5013)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: prophesy(-ing), make self a prophet. See also: Numbers 11:25; Jeremiah 27:16; Jeremiah 2:8.
וַ/יָּבֹ֖א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
הַ/בָּמָֽה
bâmâh
H1116
"high place"
Art | N-fs
A high place or elevation, often referring to a cultic platform or mountain. In the Bible, it can also refer to battlefields or funeral mounds, as seen in various passages.
Definition: 1) high place, ridge, height, bamah (technical name for cultic platform) 1a) high place, mountain 1b) high places, battlefields 1c) high places (as places of worship) 1d) funeral mound?
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: height, high place, wave. See also: Leviticus 26:30; 1 Chronicles 16:39; Psalms 18:34.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 10:13
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:13
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 10:13
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:13
Context — Samuel’s Signs Fulfilled
11When all those who had formerly known Saul saw him prophesying with the prophets, they asked one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?”
12Then a man who lived there replied, “And who is their father?” So the saying became a proverb: “Is Saul also among the prophets?”
13And when Saul had finished prophesying, he went up to the high place.
14Now Saul’s uncle asked him and his servant, “Where did you go?” “To look for the donkeys,” Saul replied. “When we saw they were not to be found, we went to Samuel.” 15“Tell me,” Saul’s uncle asked, “what did Samuel say to you?”1 Samuel 10:13 Summary
In 1 Samuel 10:13, Saul finishes prophesying, which means he was speaking God's words under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, similar to the prophets of old, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:10. After this experience, he goes up to the high place, likely to worship and give thanks to God, demonstrating his desire to honor Him. This event shows that Saul has been chosen and empowered by God for his role as king, and it marks a significant change in his life. As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God calls and empowers each of us for specific roles and responsibilities, and we can respond in humility and obedience, just like Saul.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that Saul was prophesying in 1 Samuel 10:13?
This means that Saul was speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, similar to the prophets of old, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:10 and Numbers 11:25-30, where the Spirit of God came upon certain individuals, enabling them to speak God's words.
Why did Saul go up to the high place after prophesying?
The high place was likely a location for worship and sacrifice, as seen in 1 Kings 3:2-4, and Saul may have gone there to give thanks or to offer a sacrifice after his experience of prophesying, demonstrating his desire to honor God.
Is this event a turning point in Saul's life?
Yes, this event marks a significant change in Saul's life, as he has now been anointed by Samuel and empowered by the Holy Spirit, setting him apart for his future role as king, as seen in 1 Samuel 10:1 and 1 Samuel 10:24.
How does this event relate to Saul's calling as king?
This event demonstrates that Saul has been chosen and empowered by God for his role as king, as seen in 1 Samuel 10:24, where he is publicly declared king, and in Deuteronomy 17:14-20, which describes the qualities and responsibilities of a king in Israel.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be 'filled with the Holy Spirit' and to prophesy, and how can I experience this in my own life?
- How can I, like Saul, respond in humility and obedience when God calls me to a new role or responsibility?
- What are some 'high places' in my life where I can go to worship and honor God after experiencing His presence or provision?
- In what ways can I, like Saul, use my gifts and abilities to serve and honor God, and how can I stay focused on His calling for my life?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 10:13
And when he had made an end of prophesying,.... For, as Procopius Gazaeus observes, he had not the gift of prophecy always; it did not continue with him, but, like that of the seventy elders in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 10:13
And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:13
Returning thither with the prophets, there to praise God for these wonderful favours, and to beg counsel and help from God in this high business.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:13
1 Samuel 10:13 And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place.Ver. 13. He came to the high place.] Ut animum colligeret, et Deo gratias ageret, to bless God, to pray for his blessing, and better bethink himself of his business. Tostat.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:13
(13) He came to the high place.—After he had spent his fervour in the hymn, and probably ecstatic prayer, Saul, before he went to his home, we read, betook himself at once to the high place of Gibeah, whence the sons of the prophets had just come down when he met them on the hill-side. He went there, no doubt, because, conscious of the change that had passed over him, and aware of his new powers, he felt a desire for solitary communing in the quiet of a holy sanctuary with God, who had come so near him.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:13
Verse 13. He came to the high place.] I suppose this to mean the place where Saul's father lived; as it is evident the next verse shows him to be at home.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 10:13
13. he came to the high place] When Saul parted from the company of prophets which he met descending from the high-place, he went up there himself to worship.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:13
13. He came to the high place — Whence the company of prophets had come down, (1 Samuel 10:5,) and where he seems to have met his uncle, or friend.