1 Samuel 10:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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When Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows God selecting Benjamin's tribe as the one from which Israel's first king would come.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, the Israelites were demanding a king to rule over them like the surrounding nations, moving away from God's direct leadership through judges. Samuel, as God's prophet, was instructed to anoint Saul, and this involved a public process of casting lots to confirm God's choice. This verse describes the moment when the tribe of Benjamin was selected in that process, leading toward Saul's designation as the first king of Israel.

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