1 Samuel 9:21

New American Standard Bible 2020

Saul replied, “Am I not a Benjaminite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel, and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? Why then have you spoken to me in this way?”

Cross References

Psalm 68:27

Benjamin, the youngest, is there, ruling them, The leaders of Judah in their company, The leaders of Zebulun, the leaders of Naphtali.

Psalm 68:28

¶Your God has commanded your strength; Show Yourself strong, God, You who acted in our behalf.

Hosea 13:1

When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling. He exalted himself in Israel, But through Baal he incurred guilt and died.

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Ephesians 3:8

To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ,

1 Samuel 10:27

But certain useless men said, “How can this one save us?” And they despised him and did not bring him a gift. But he kept silent about it.

1 Samuel 14:51

Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.

1 Samuel 15:17

So Samuel said, “Is it not true, though you were insignificant in your own eyes, that you became the head of the tribes of Israel? For the Lord anointed you as king over Israel.

1 Samuel 18:18

But David said to Saul, “Who am I, and who is my family, or my father’s family in Israel, that I should be the king’s son-in-law?”

1 Samuel 18:23

So Saul’s servants spoke these words to David. But David said, “Is it trivial in your sight to become the king’s son-in-law, since I am only a poor man and insignificant?”

1 Samuel 9:22

Then Samuel took Saul and his servant and brought them into the hall, and gave them a place at the head of those who were invited, who were about thirty men.