1 Samuel 10:21

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And 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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:19

Then 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.

Proverbs 18:18

Casting a lot suppresses contentions and passes judgment, even among the powerful.

Jonah 1:7

And a man said to his shipmate, "Come, and let us cast lots, so that we may know why this disaster is upon us." And they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.

Acts 13:21

And later on, they petitioned for a king. And God gave them Saul, the son of Kish, a man from the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years.

1 Samuel 10:20

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

1 Samuel 10:22

And after these things, they consulted the Lord as to whether he would soon arrive there. And the Lord responded, "Behold, he is hidden at home."

1 Samuel 9:2

And he had a son called Saul, an elect and good man. And there was not a man among the sons of Israel better than he was. For he stood head and shoulders above all the people.