1Sa 10:5 | TNotes | STEP | 10:5 Gibeah of God, Saul’s hometown (10:26 ), had been a lawless city (Judg 19–21 ). Nowhere else is it described as being “of God.” This description might point to God’s ownership of the town despite the occupation of the Philistines . • band: Prophets often lived in groups (e.g., 2 Kgs 2:3 ). • harp ... lyre: Ancient prophets sometimes used musical instruments to stimulate and accompany prophesying (e.g., 2 Kgs 3:15 ).

cJudg 19–21►

d2 Kgs 2:3►

e2 Kgs 3:15►

‏ 1 Samuel 10:5

10:5 ^a Gibeah of God, Saul’s hometown (10:26 ^b), had been a lawless city (Judg 19–21 ^c). Nowhere else is it described as being “of God.” This description might point to God’s ownership of the town despite the occupation of the Philistines.

• band: Prophets often lived in groups (e.g., 2 Kgs 2:3 ^d).

• harp ... lyre: Ancient prophets sometimes used musical instruments to stimulate and accompany prophesying (e.g., 2 Kgs 3:15 ^e).