1 Samuel 10:20

And Samuel brought near all the tribes of Israel, and the lot fell upon the tribe of Benjamin.

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In The King James Version

And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken.

In Context

19But today you have rejected your God, who alone saved you from all your evils and tribulations. And you have said: ‘By no means! Instead, appoint a king over us.’ Now therefore, stand in the sight of the Lord, by your tribes and by your families.”

21And he brought near the tribe of Benjamin, with its families, and the lot fell upon the family of Matri. And then it went to Saul, the son of Kish. Therefore, they sought him, but he was not found.

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Cross References

Joshua 7:16And so Joshua, rising in the morning, brought forth Israel by their tribes, and the tribe of Judah was found.

2 Samuel 3:19Then Abner also spoke to Benjamin. And he went away, so that he might speak to David in Hebron all that would be pleasing to Israel and to all of Benjamin.

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 10:18-27

The Election of a King; Saul Introduced to the People. ( b. c. 1070.) 17 And Samuel called the people together unto the Lord to Mizpeh; 18 And said unto the children of Israel, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all kingdoms, and of them that oppressed you: 19 And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said unto him, Nay, but… Read the whole commentary →

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