Originally, Saul's presence among a group of prophets struck a note of surprise (1 Samuel 10:9–12).1 It was strange behaviour from the son of Kish; no one expected him to become involved with prophetic groups. Now the same phrase is one of shame. Stripped of his kingly robes, he is an example of what can happen when you go against the Lord.2 The question about Saul’s presence among the prophets has thus become a question about his legitimacy as king of Israel.3
24 And he too stripped off his clothes, and he too prophesied before Samuel and lay naked all that day and all that night. Thus it is said, “Is Saul also among the prophets?”