1 Samuel 10:21
“When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be found.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Therefore they inquired of the Lord further,.... Or again, by lot, by which they knew who the person was the was chosen…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The family of Matri - This name occurs nowhere else among the families of Benjamin, or in the genealogy of Saul. (See…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
When they sought him, he could not be found - Through modesty or fear he had secreted himself.
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
the family of Matri The family of the Matrites is nowhere else mentioned. It has therefore been conjectured that we…