1 Samuel 9:2

And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward he was higher than any of the people.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 9:2

BSB
And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites-a head taller than any of the people.
AKJV
And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward he was higher than any of the people.
CPDV
And he had a son called Saul, an elect and good man. And there was not a man among the sons of Israel better than he was. For he stood head and shoulders above all the people.
ERV
And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a young man and a goodly: and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward he was higher than any of the people.
NHEB
He had a son, whose name was Saul, an impressive young man; and there was not among the children of Israel a better person than he. From his shoulders and upward he was higher than any of the people.
SMT
And to him was a son and his name Saul, a young man and good: and not a man of the sons of Israel good above him: from his shoulder and from above, high above all the people.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 9:2

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Overview of 1 Samuel 9:2
Summary
Saul introduced as exceptionally handsome young man
Place
Benjamin
Event
Saul's introduction and description
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative