And a man of the place answered, “And who is their father?” Therefore it became a proverb, “Is Saul also among the prophets?”
Saul has now taken his leave of Samuel, much amazed, we may well suppose, at what has been done to him, almost ready to question whether he be awake or no, and whether it be not all a dream. Now here we are told, I. What occurred by the way, Sa1 10:9.
Commenting on 1 Samuel 10:9-16
And one of the same place answered, and said,.... One of the same city, and in the same company, that expressed their admiration at what was come to Saul, and at what he did, and wondering how he came into such company, and to have such a gift, who was of so mean an education: but who is their father?
But who is their father?--The Septuagint reads, "Who is his father?" referring to Saul the son of Kish.