1 Samuel 9:21

New International Version

Saul answered, “But am I not a Benjamite, from the smallest tribe of Israel, and is not my clan the least of all the clans of the tribe of Benjamin? Why do you say such a thing to me?”

Cross References

Psalm 68:27

There is the little tribe of Benjamin, leading them, there the great throng of Judah’s princes, and there the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.

Psalm 68:28

Summon your power, God; show us your strength, our God, as you have done before.

Hosea 13:1

When Ephraim spoke, people trembled; he was exalted in Israel. But he became guilty of Baal worship and died.

Luke 14:11

For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Ephesians 3:8

Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ,

1 Samuel 10:27

But some scoundrels said, “How can this fellow save us?” They despised him and brought him no gifts. But Saul kept silent.

1 Samuel 14:51

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

1 Samuel 15:17

Samuel said, “Although you were once small in your own eyes, did you not become the head of the tribes of Israel? The Lord anointed you king over Israel.

1 Samuel 18:18

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

1 Samuel 18:23

They repeated these words to David. But David said, “Do you think it is a small matter to become the king’s son-in-law? I’m only a poor man and little known.”

1 Samuel 9:22

Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the hall and seated them at the head of those who were invited—about thirty in number.