1 Samuel 10:20

And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 10:20

BSB

Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected.

AKJV

And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken.

CPDV

And Samuel brought near all the tribes of Israel, and the lot fell upon the tribe of Benjamin.

ERV

So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken.

NHEB

So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken.

SMT

And Samuel will cause all the tribes of Israel to come near, and the tribe of Benjamin will be taken.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 10:20

AndwhenSamuelH8050Proper Name MasculinehadcausedallthetribesH7626Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinetocomenearH7126VerbthetribeH7626Noun MasculineofBenjaminH1144Proper Name MasculinewastakenH3920Verb

Commentary for 1 Samuel 10:20

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Overview of 1 Samuel 10:20

Summary

Benjamin tribe divinely selected through casting

Place

Mizpeh

Event

Benjamin tribe chosen by lot

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC