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19 But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your evils and calamities, by saying, ‘No! You must appoint a king over us.’ Now, therefore, take your stand before the Lord according to your tribes and families.”(A) 20 So Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen.[a] 21 Next he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by clans, and the clan of Matri was chosen, and finally Saul, son of Kish, was chosen. But when they went to look for him, he was nowhere to be found.

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  1. 10:20 Was chosen: probably by casting lots; cf. 14:40–42; Jos 7:14, 17.