1 Samuel 10:20

New American Bible - revised edition

So Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:19

Abner also spoke with Benjamin, and then went to speak with David in Hebron concerning all that would be agreeable to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin.

Jonah 1:7

Then they said to one another, “Come, let us cast lots to discover on whose account this evil has come to us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.

Deuteronomy 33:12

Of Benjamin he said: The beloved of the Lord, he abides in safety beside him; He shelters him all day long; the beloved abides at his breast.

1 Samuel 10:19

But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your evils and calamities, by saying, ‘No! You must appoint a king over us.’ Now, therefore, take your stand before the Lord according to your tribes and families.”

1 Samuel 10:21

Next he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by clans, and the clan of Matri was chosen, and finally Saul, son of Kish, was chosen. But when they went to look for him, he was nowhere to be found.

1 Samuel 14:38

“All officers of the army,” Saul announced, “come forward. Find out how this sin was committed today.

1 Samuel 14:41

And Saul said to the Lord, the God of Israel: “Why did you not answer your servant this time? If the blame for this resides in me or my son Jonathan, Lord, God of Israel, respond with Urim; but if this guilt is in your people Israel, respond with Thummim.” Jonathan and Saul were designated, and the people went free.