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  1. biblehub.com › 1_samuel › 9-211 Samuel 9:21 Saul replied, "Am I not a Benjamite from the ...

    The Hebrew term for "Benjamite" (בִּנְיָמִינִי, Binyamini) underscores Saul's connection to a tribe that had a tumultuous past, yet was chosen by God to produce Israel's first king. This reflects the biblical theme that God often chooses the least likely candidates to fulfill His purposes.

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      Then Samuel taking Saul, and his servant, brought them into...

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      The term "LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "YHWH," the...

  2. hermeneutics.stackexchange.com › questions › 40174david - Why Was A Benjamite Chosen as Israel's First King ...

    Apr 17, 2019 · why was King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin chosen as Israel's first king when Judah was to be the ruling tribe all along, as related in I Samuel 8-10?

  3. www.bibliaon.com › en › the_story_of_saul_the_firstThe Story of Saul (The First King of Israel) - Bible

    The name Saul (or Shaul) in Hebrew means "asked of God," which aptly reflects the request made by the people of Israel for a king, similar to other nations. The story of Saul is found in the first book of Samuel, chapter 9, and is also recorded in 1 Chronicles 9-10. Saul was a valiant, courageous, determined, and modest man.

  4. www.biblegateway.com › passage1 Samuel 9 NKJV;NIV - Saul Chosen to Be King - There was a ...

    9 There was a Benjamite, a man of standing, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bekorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. 2 Kish had a son named Saul, as handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone else.

  5. biblehub.com › 1_samuel › 9-11 Samuel 9:1 Now there was a Benjamite, a ... - Bible Hub

    1 Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. 2 And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.…

  6. bibledictionarytoday.com › biblical-names › saulSaul: Biblical Meaning and Origin of This Name in the Bible

    Originating from the Hebrew name "Shaul," which means "asked for" or "prayed for," Saul's story is one of deep spiritual significance and complex human emotions. In this article, we will explore the symbolism behind the name Saul, its cultural context, biblical references, and its relevance in spiritual life today.

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  8. www.fromreformationtoreformation.com › post › poolePoole on 1 Samuel 9:1, 2: The Genealogy of Saul - from-ref-to-ref

    Jul 1, 2021 · Genesis 19:38: “And the younger, she also bare a son, and called his name Ben-ammi (בֶּן־עַמִּי): the same is the father of the children of Ammon (בְנֵי־עַמּוֹן) unto this day.”