1 Samuel 10:20
“And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families,.... By the heads of them, to have lots cast…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Caused ... to come near ... was taken - The Hebrew phrases are exactly the same as in Jos 7:16-17, where the King James…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 10:17-27
Saul's nomination to the throne is here made public, in a general assembly of the elders of Israel, the representatives…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
We are not told expressly by what process the selection was made, but it was probably by casting lots. Compare Jos 7:14…