Then he broughtthe tribeof Benjaminnearby its families,and the Matritefamilywas taken.And Saulthe sonof Kishwas taken;but when they lookedfor him, he could not be found.
Abneralsospokein the hearingof Benjamin;and in additionAbnerwentto speakin the hearingof Davidin Hebronallthat seemed goodto Israeland to the wholehouseof Benjamin.
The [cast] lotputsan endto strifeAnd decidesbetweenthe mightyones.
Eachmansaidto his mate,"Come,let us castlotsso we may learnon whoseaccountthiscalamity[has struck] us." So they castlotsand the lotfellon Jonah.
"Thenthey askedfor a king,and Godgavethem Saulthe sonof Kish,a manof the tribeof Benjamin,for fortyyears.
Thus Samuelbroughtallthe tribesof Israelnear,and the tribeof Benjaminwas takenby lot.
Therefore they inquiredfurtherof the LORD,"Has the mancomehereyet?"So the LORDsaid,"Behold,he is hidinghimselfby the baggage."
He hada sonwhose namewas Saul,a choiceand handsome[man], and therewas not a morehandsomepersonthanhe amongthe sonsof Israel;from his shouldersand up he was tallerthananyof the people.
