1 Samuel 9:21

New English Translation

Saul replied, “Am I not a Benjaminite, from the smallest of Israel’s tribes, and is not my family clan the smallest of all the tribes of Benjamin? Why do you speak to me in this way?”

Cross References

Psalm 68:27

There is little Benjamin, their ruler, and the princes of Judah in their robes, along with the princes of Zebulun and the princes of Naphtali.

Psalm 68:28

God has decreed that you will be powerful. O God, you who have acted on our behalf, demonstrate your power,

Hosea 13:1

When Ephraim spoke, there was terror; he was exalted in Israel, but he became guilty by worshiping Baal and died.

Luke 14:11

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

Ephesians 3:8

To me – less than the least of all the saints – this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ

1 Samuel 10:27

But some wicked men said, “How can this man save us?” They despised him and did not even bring him a gift. But Saul said nothing 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

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

1 Samuel 18:18

David said to Saul, “Who am I? Who are my relatives or the clan of my father in Israel that I should become the king’s son-in-law?”

1 Samuel 18:23

So Saul’s servants spoke these words privately to David. David replied, “Is becoming the king’s son-in-law something insignificant to you? I’m just a poor and lightly-esteemed man!”

1 Samuel 9:22

Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the room and gave them a place at the head of those who had been invited. There were about thirty people present.