1 Samuel 10:20

And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken.

And when Samuel {H8050} had caused all the tribes {H7626} of Israel {H3478} to come near {H7126}, the tribe {H7626} of Benjamin {H1144} was taken {H3920}.

So Sh'mu'el had all the tribes come forward, and the tribe of Binyamin was chosen.

Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected.

So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken.

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Cross-References

  • Joshua 7:16 (2 votes)

    ¶ So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:

  • Joshua 7:18 (2 votes)

    And he brought his household man by man; and Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.

  • Acts 1:24 (2 votes)

    And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all [men], shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

  • Acts 1:26 (2 votes)

    And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

  • 1 Samuel 14:41 (2 votes)

    Therefore Saul said unto the LORD God of Israel, Give a perfect [lot]. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people escaped.