1)

Why does it mention people who knew Sha'ul from before?

1.

Malbim: Prophecy requires (a) 'Natural' preparation, that his mix (of bodily powers) and power of Dimyon 1 are proper for it, from the womb; (b) Preparation via choice, i.e. isolation, separation, Taharah, Kedushah...


1

Perhaps this refers to ability to contemplate intangible matters. (PF)

2)

Why did they say both "Ben Kish" and "Sha'ul"?

1.

Chomas Anach: Kish's father had great merit (refer to 9:1:1:2). Why didn't Kish merit prophecy?

2.

Malbim: Sha'ul lacked the two preparations needed for prophecy (refer to 10:11:1:1). People thought that natural preparation must be from the father; this is more common if the father was a Navi (Kish was not). And beforehand, Sha'ul had not prepared himself; he engaged in matters of his father's house.

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