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1 Samuel 9:20-22
American Standard Version
1 Samuel 9:20-22
American Standard Version
20 And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And [a]for whom is all that is desirable in Israel? Is it not for thee, and for all thy father’s house? 21 And Saul answered and said, Am not I a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel? and my family the least of all the families of the [b]tribe of Benjamin? wherefore then speakest thou to me after this manner?
22 And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the guest-chamber, and made them sit in the chiefest place among them that were bidden, who were about thirty persons.
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- 1 Samuel 9:20 Or, on whom is all the desire of Israel? It is not on thee, and on all etc.?
- 1 Samuel 9:21 Hebrew tribes.
1 Samuel 9:20-22
New International Version
1 Samuel 9:20-22
New International Version
20 As for the donkeys(A) you lost three days ago, do not worry about them; they have been found. And to whom is all the desire(B) of Israel turned, if not to you and your whole family line?”
21 Saul answered, “But am I not a Benjamite, from the smallest tribe(C) of Israel, and is not my clan the least(D) of all the clans of the tribe of Benjamin?(E) Why do you say such a thing to me?”
22 Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the hall and seated them at the head of those who were invited—about thirty in number.
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