Abner also spoke in the hearing of Benjamin. Then Abner went to Hebron to speak in the hearing of David about all that was agreeable to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin.
1 Samuel 10:20 - Tree of Life Version So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken [probably by lot]. American Standard Version (1901) So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken. Common English Bible Then Samuel brought all the Israelite tribes forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. Catholic Public Domain Version And Samuel brought near all the tribes of Israel, and the lot fell upon the tribe of Benjamin. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Samuel brought to him all the tribes of Israel, and the lot fell on the tribe of Benjamin. |
Abner also spoke in the hearing of Benjamin. Then Abner went to Hebron to speak in the hearing of David about all that was agreeable to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin.
Then each man said to his companion, “Come, let’s cast lots—so we may know because of whom this evil is happening to us.” So they cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah.
For Benjamin he said, ‘The beloved of Adonai rests securely beside Him. He shields him all day long. Between His shoulders he rests.’
But today you have spurned your God, who is your deliverer from all your calamities and your distresses. For you said to Him: ‘No! Rather set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before Adonai by your tribes and by your thousands.”
Then he brought forward the tribe of Benjamin by its clans, and the clan of the Matrites was chosen. Finally, Saul son of Kish was chosen. But when they looked for him, he could not be found.
Then Saul said, “Draw near here, all you chiefs of the people; investigate and see how this sin was committed today.
So Saul said to Adonai, “God of Israel, grant a perfect lot.” Jonathan and Saul were chosen, but the people were cleared.