Bible Strands
1 Samuel 10:13
And when Saul had finished prophesying, he went up to the high place.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative records Saul’s actions immediately after a public prophetic episode that prompted the proverb "Is Saul also among the prophets?" (1 Samuel 10:12). It marks the moment he concludes this event and moves toward a local sanctuary.
The words — וַיְכַל (va/y.Khal) translates literally as "and he finished," while הַבָּמָה (ha/ba.Mah) denotes "the high place." These terms anchor the verse in a completed action and a specific geographical location.
The thread — The verse links charismatic activity with physical movement, establishing a sequence where spiritual events are followed by travel to a designated site. This pattern directly sets up the inquiry about Saul’s whereabouts in 1 Samuel 10:14 and tracks the narrative focus on his transition from prophet to king.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to track Saul’s physical departure immediately after a public spiritual event, underscoring the narrative shift from charismatic empowerment to royal movement. It demands attention to how spiritual experiences are situated within concrete geography and subsequent human questioning.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place.