Translations
Modern
Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.
Traditional
When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be found.
Literal
And he had caused to come near the tribe of Benjamin by their clans, and the family of Matri was chosen. And Saul son of Kish was chosen, and they sought him, and he could not be found.
Latin
Et applicuit tribum Benjamin et cognationes ejus, et cecidit cognatio Metri: et pervenit usque ad Saul filium Cis. Quæsierunt ergo eum, et non est inventus.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.
Notes
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 Kish: Father of Saul, the first king of Israel Matri: Saul's ancestral clan from the tribe of Benjamin Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Glossary
Topics
King by Lot Kish: Father of Saul Matri: A Benjamite 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