1 Samuel 9:21

Good News Translation (US Version)

Saul answered, “I belong to the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest tribe in Israel, and my family is the least important one in the tribe. Why, then, do you talk like this to me?”

Cross References

1 Samuel 15:17

Samuel answered, “Even though you consider yourself of no importance, you are the leader of the tribes of Israel. The Lord anointed you king of Israel,

Ephesians 3:8

I am less than the least of all God's people; yet God gave me this privilege of taking to the Gentiles the Good News about the infinite riches of Christ,

Luke 14:11

For those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great.”

Psalm 68:27

First comes Benjamin, the smallest tribe, then the leaders of Judah with their group, followed by the leaders of Zebulun and Naphtali.

Hosea 13:1

In the past, when the tribe of Ephraim spoke, the other tribes of Israel were afraid; they looked up to Ephraim. But the people sinned by worshiping Baal, and for this they will die.

1 Samuel 18:23

So they told this to David, and he answered, “It's a great honor to become the king's son-in-law, too great for someone poor and insignificant like me.”

1 Samuel 18:18

David answered, “Who am I and what is my family that I should become the king's son-in-law?”

1 Samuel 10:27

But some worthless people said, “How can this fellow do us any good?” They despised Saul and did not bring him any gifts.

1 Samuel 9:22

Then Samuel led Saul and his servant into the large room and gave them a place at the head of the table where the guests, about thirty in all, were seated.

1 Samuel 14:51

Saul's father Kish and Abner's father Ner were sons of Abiel.

Psalm 68:28

Show your power, O God, the power you have used on our behalf