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19 But today you have rejected your God who delivers you from all your troubles and difficulties. You have said, ‘No![a] Instead, appoint a king over us.’ Now present yourselves in the Lord’s presence by your tribes and families.”

20 Samuel brought forward all the tribes of Israel, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. 21 Then he brought forward the tribe of Benjamin according to its families, and the family of Matri was chosen. Finally, Kish’s son Saul was chosen, but when they looked for him, they couldn’t find him.

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  1. 1 Samuel 10:19 So with numerous mss and versions; MT reads told him, ‘Instead,