Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Samuel had all Israel come forward by tribes, the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot. New Living Translation So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel before the LORD, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen by lot. English Standard Version Then Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot. Berean Standard Bible Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. King James Bible And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken. New King James Version And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. New American Standard Bible So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel forward; and the tribe of Benjamin was selected by lot. NASB 1995 Thus Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot. NASB 1977 Thus Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot. Legacy Standard Bible Thus Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot. Amplified Bible And when Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen by lot. Christian Standard Bible Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. Holman Christian Standard Bible Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. American Standard Version So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken. Contemporary English Version Samuel brought each tribe, one after the other, to the altar, and the LORD chose the Benjamin tribe. English Revised Version So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. Good News Translation Then Samuel had each tribe come forward, and the LORD picked the tribe of Benjamin. International Standard Version Samuel brought forward all the tribes of Israel, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. Majority Standard Bible Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. NET Bible Then Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen by lot. New Heart English Bible So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken. Webster's Bible Translation And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken. World English Bible So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Samuel brings all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin is captured, Young's Literal Translation And Samuel bringeth near the whole tribes of Israel, and the tribe of Benjamin is captured, Smith's Literal Translation And Samuel will cause all the tribes of Israel to come near, and the tribe of Benjamin will be taken. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Samuel brought to him all the tribes of Israel, and the lot fell on the tribe of Benjamin. Catholic Public Domain Version And Samuel brought near all the tribes of Israel, and the lot fell upon the tribe of Benjamin. New American Bible So Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. New Revised Standard Version Then Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Shemueil came near to all the tribes of Israel, and the tribe of Benyamin was held OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Samuel brought nigh all the tribes of Israel, and the tribe of Benjamin is taken by lot. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Saul Proclaimed King…19But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions, and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.” 20Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. 21Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.… Cross References 1 Samuel 9:21 Saul replied, “Am I not a Benjamite from the smallest tribe of Israel, and is not my clan the least of all the clans of Benjamin? So why would you say such a thing to me?” 1 Samuel 15:17 And Samuel said, “Although you were once small in your own eyes, have you not become the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” 1 Samuel 8:7 And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king. 1 Samuel 12:13 Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you. Judges 20:1-2 Then all the Israelites from Dan to Beersheba and from the land of Gilead came out, and the congregation assembled as one man before the LORD at Mizpah. / The leaders of all the people and all the tribes of Israel presented themselves in the assembly of God’s people: 400,000 men on foot, armed with swords. Deuteronomy 17:14-15 When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you and have taken possession of it and settled in it, and you say, “Let us set a king over us like all the nations around us,” / you are to appoint over yourselves the king whom the LORD your God shall choose. Appoint a king from among your brothers; you are not to set over yourselves a foreigner who is not one of your brothers. Hosea 13:10-11 Where is your king now to save you in all your cities, and the rulers to whom you said, “Give me a king and princes”? / So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away. Acts 13:21 Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years. 1 Samuel 11:15 So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly. 1 Samuel 14:38-42 Therefore Saul said, “Come here, all you leaders of the troops, and let us investigate how this sin has occurred today. / As surely as the LORD who saves Israel lives, even if it is my son Jonathan, he must die!” But not one of the troops said a word. / Then Saul said to all Israel, “You stand on one side, and I and my son Jonathan will stand on the other side.” “Do what seems good to you,” the troops replied. ... 1 Samuel 24:20 Now I know for sure that you will be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands. 1 Samuel 2:28 And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. 1 Kings 8:19 Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ 1 Chronicles 28:4 Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel. Treasury of Scripture And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken. caused 1 Samuel 14:41 Therefore Saul said unto the LORD God of Israel, Give a perfect lot. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people escaped. Joshua 7:16-18 So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken: … Acts 1:24-26 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, … Jump to Previous Benjamin Captured Caused Chosen Israel Lot Samuel Tribe Tribes WholeJump to Next Benjamin Captured Caused Chosen Israel Lot Samuel Tribe Tribes Whole1 Samuel 10 1. Samuel anoints Saul2. He confirms him by prediction of three signs 9. Saul's heart is changed, and he prophesies 14. He conceals the matter of the kingdom from his uncle 17. Saul is chosen at Mizpeh by lot 26. The different affections of his subjects Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward Samuel, the last judge and a prophet of Israel, is acting under divine instruction to anoint a king for Israel. This event marks a significant transition from the period of judges to the monarchy. The gathering of all the tribes signifies the unity and collective identity of Israel as God's chosen people. This assembly is reminiscent of other significant gatherings in Israel's history, such as the giving of the Law at Sinai. The process of selection by tribe underscores the importance of tribal identity in Israelite society and governance. and the tribe of Benjamin was selected Persons / Places / Events 1. SamuelA prophet and judge of Israel who anointed Saul as the first king of Israel. He played a crucial role in transitioning Israel from a theocracy to a monarchy. 2. Tribes of Israel The twelve tribes descended from the sons of Jacob. In this context, they are gathered to select a king, demonstrating the unity and collective identity of the nation. 3. Tribe of Benjamin The smallest of the tribes of Israel, from which Saul, the first king, was chosen. This selection highlights God's sovereignty and often unexpected choices. 4. Selection Process The method by which God, through Samuel, identified Saul as king. This process involved casting lots, a common biblical practice for discerning God's will. 5. Saul The individual ultimately chosen to be king. His selection marks a significant moment in Israel's history, as they transition to monarchical rule. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in LeadershipGod chooses leaders according to His purposes, often in ways that defy human expectations. Trust in His wisdom and timing. The Role of Humility Saul's initial humility is a reminder that God often elevates those who do not seek their own glory. Cultivate humility in your own life. Unity and Identity in Community The gathering of the tribes underscores the importance of unity in the body of Christ. Work towards unity in your church and community. Divine Guidance in Decision-Making The use of lots shows reliance on God for guidance. Seek God's will in your decisions through prayer and scripture. Unexpected Choices God's selection of the least likely candidates (like the tribe of Benjamin) encourages us to be open to His unexpected plans for our lives.(20) The tribe of Benjamin was taken.--How the "lots" were taken is not said; usually it was by throwing tablets (Joshua 18:6; Joshua 18:8), but sometimes by drawing from a vessel or urn, as in Numbers 33:54. The latter, from the Hebrew word used, was probably the method employed on this occasion. Hebrew Thus Samuelשְׁמוּאֵ֔ל (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel had all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the tribes שִׁבְטֵ֣י (šiḇ·ṭê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc come forward, וַיַּקְרֵ֣ב (way·yaq·rêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach and the tribe שֵׁ֥בֶט (šê·ḇeṭ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe of Benjamin בִּנְיָמִֽן׃ (bin·yā·min) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites was selected. וַיִּלָּכֵ֖ד (way·yil·lā·ḵêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere Links 1 Samuel 10:20 NIV1 Samuel 10:20 NLT 1 Samuel 10:20 ESV 1 Samuel 10:20 NASB 1 Samuel 10:20 KJV 1 Samuel 10:20 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 10:20 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 10:20 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 10:20 French Bible 1 Samuel 10:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 10:20 So Samuel brought all the tribes (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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