1 Samuel 10:20 web — So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken.

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

— 1 Samuel 10:20, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 10 — Context

17

Samuel called the people together to Yahweh to Mizpah;

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and he said to the children of Israel, "Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, 'I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all the kingdoms that oppressed you:'

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but you have this day rejected your God, who himself saves you out of all your calamities and your distresses; and you have said to him, '[No], but set a king over us.' Now therefore present yourselves before Yahweh by your tribes, and by your thousands."

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

21

He brought the tribe of Benjamin near by their families; and the family of the Matrites was taken; and Saul the son of Kish was taken: but when they sought him, he could not be found.

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Therefore they asked of Yahweh further, "Is there yet a man to come here?" Yahweh answered, "Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage."

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They ran and fetched him there; and when he stood among the people, he was higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward.

1 Samuel 10:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 10:20 say?
1 Samuel 10:20 in the World English Bible reads: “So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken.”
Where is 1 Samuel 10:20 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 10:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 10, verse 20.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 10:20.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 10:20 in?
1 Samuel 10:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 10:20?
1 Samuel 10:20 reads (WEB): “So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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