1 Samuel 10:12

Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)

Có người ở Ghi-bê-a đáp rằng: Mà cha họ là ai? Bởi đó có câu ngạn ngữ rằng: Sau-lơ há cũng vào số các tiên tri ư?

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

This verse describes a moment when people are surprised to see Saul, who was not known as a prophet, behaving like one. Someone asks, 'Who is their father?' referring to the prophets, and this leads to a saying that becomes popular, 'Is Saul also among the prophets?'.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine if your friend, who usually doesn't like to sing, suddenly starts singing beautifully. Someone might ask, 'Who taught them to sing like that?' and others would joke, 'Is our friend also a singing star now?'

Bối cảnh lịch sử

1 Samuel was likely written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around 930 BC. The audience was the Israelites. The cultural setting was one of transition, from the period of the Judges to the monarchy, with Saul becoming the first king of Israel.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

In today's context, imagine if a person known for their lack of creativity suddenly starts painting masterpieces. People might ask, 'Where did they learn this?' and joke, 'Is this the same person who used to say they couldn't draw a stick figure?'

Chủ đề

• surprise
• leadership
• transformation
• community
• spiritual awakening
• identity

Các câu liên quan

• 1 Samuel 19:24
• 1 Samuel 18:10
• 1 Kings 18:29
• Matthew 17:1-9
• John 13:34-35

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What does 'Is Saul also among the prophets?' mean?

It means that Saul, who was not known for prophecy, was suddenly acting like one, surprising everyone and leading to a popular saying.

Who is their father?

This question refers to identifying the source of the prophetic behavior, asking who taught or influenced the prophets to act this way.

What cultural significance does this have?

It highlights the unexpected nature of Saul's rise and the sudden changes in his behavior, reflecting the Israelites' confusion and amazement.

How does this verse apply to modern situations?

It can be applied when someone unexpectedly shows a new talent or behavior, leading others to question the source of that change and often joking about it.