The Interpretation of Jewish Proverb, "Is Saul also Among the Prophets?" According to the Deuteronomistic History Redaction
Keywords:
The Deuteronomistic History, blessings and cursings, proverb, nakedAbstract
The book of 1 Samuel mentioned the Jewish proverb "Is Saul also among the prophets?" It is found twice in different situations. This article intended to explain that the Deuteronomistic History (DtH) helps the reader to understand the book of 1 Samuel especially the meaning of this proverb. Moreover, DtH and its theology such as the theology of blessings and cursings give a new understanding to the readers, especially it is the reason why Judahites were taken captives to Babylon. If the Judahites did not obey God's commandments, they would be punished like Saul, being naked before the public.
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