Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power.
There was a man from the tribe of Benjamin named Kish. He was the son of Abiel, grandson of Zeror, great-grandson of Bechorath, and great-great-grandson of Aphiah—all from the tribe of Benjamin. Kish was a strong and influential man.
This verse introduces Kish, a powerful and respected man from the tribe of Benjamin, who would become the father of Israel's first king, Saul.
📚 Historical Context
This introduction comes at a pivotal time when Israel was transitioning from being led by judges to having kings. The tribe of Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and though it was one of the smaller tribes, it would produce Israel's first king. The detailed genealogy shown here was important in ancient times to establish a person's tribal identity and social standing.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.