The Church Fathers on this verse

1 Kingdoms (1 Samuel) 10:22Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

And after this they consulted the Lord whether he would come thither. And the Lord answered: Behold he is hidden at home.

Douay-Rheims

וַיִּשְׁאֲלוּ־עוֹד֙ בַּֽיהוָ֔ה הֲבָ֥א ע֖וֹד הֲלֹ֣ם אִ֑ישׁ וַיֹּ֣אמֶר יְהוָ֔ה הִנֵּה־ה֥וּא נֶחְבָּ֖א אֶל־הַכֵּלִֽים׃

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The Church Fathers on this verse

2 Church Fathers comment on this verse

John Chrysostom

4th centuryChurch Father

Prophecy serves not only as a means to predict future events but also to understand current circumstances. This is illustrated by the way Saul was disclosed through prophecy while he concealed himself among the supplies, as God communicates His intentions to the righteous.

Ephraem the Syrian

4th centuryChurch Father

Do not oppress your brothers out of greed, for if this guidance is not from God, it will not materialize. However, if it is from God, even if you attempt to conceal yourself in containers, like Saul did, the Lord will draw you out and appoint you as a leader among His people.

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