Translations
Modern
Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected.
Traditional
And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken.
Literal
And Samuel had caused to come near all the tribes of Israel, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen.
Latin
Et applicuit Samuel omnes tribus Israël, et cecidit sors tribus Benjamin.
Original
Hebrew
English
Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected.
Notes
was selected: See Leviticus 16:8; Joshua 18:6; 1 Chronicles 26:12–16; Acts 1:26.
Saul became powerful through three main events:
Samuel secretly anointed him (1 Samuel 9:1–10:16).
He was chosen by casting lots (1 Samuel 10:17–27).
He defeated the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11:1–15).
See also study note on 1 Samuel 13:1–16:13.
Events
People
Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings
Glossary
Topics
King by Lot Mizpah: A City Allotted to the Tribe of Benjamin: They Crown Saul King of Israel At The Lot: Saul Chosen King By Tribe of Benjamin: Census of Saul, the first king of Israel, from Tribe of Benjamin: Furnished the First King to Israel