1 Samuel 9:21

New Century Version

Saul answered, “But I am from the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest tribe in Israel. And my family group is the smallest in the tribe of Benjamin. Why are you saying such things?”

Cross References

Psalm 68:27

There is the smallest tribe, Benjamin, leading them. And there are the leaders of Judah with their group. There also are the leaders of Zebulun and of Naphtali.

Psalm 68:28

God, order up your power; show the mighty power you have used for us before.

Hosea 13:1

People used to fear the tribe of Ephraim; they were important people in Israel. But they sinned by worshiping Baal, so they must die.

Luke 14:11

All who make themselves great will be made humble, but those who make themselves humble will be made great.”

Ephesians 3:8

I am the least important of all God’s people, but God gave me this gift—to tell those who are not Jews the Good News about the riches of Christ, which are too great to understand fully.

1 Samuel 10:27

But some troublemakers said, “How can this man save us?” They disapproved of Saul and refused to bring gifts to him. But Saul kept quiet.

1 Samuel 14:51

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

1 Samuel 15:17

Samuel said, “Once you didn’t think much of yourself, but now you have become the leader of the tribes of Israel. The Lord appointed you to be king over Israel.

1 Samuel 18:18

But David answered Saul, saying, “Who am I? My family is not important enough for me to become the king’s son-in-law.”

1 Samuel 18:23

Saul’s servants said these words to David, but David answered, “Do you think it is easy to become the king’s son-in-law? I am poor and unimportant.”

1 Samuel 9:22

Then Samuel took Saul and his servant into a large room and gave them a choice place at the table. About thirty guests were there.