21 Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the Matrite clan was selected.[a] Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected.(A) But when they searched for him, they could not find him. 22 They again inquired of the Lord,(B) “Has the man come here yet?”

The Lord replied, “There he is, hidden among the supplies.”

23 They ran and got him from there. When he stood among the people, he stood a head taller than anyone else.[b](C)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 10:21 LXX adds And he had the Matrite clan come forward, man by man.
  2. 1 Samuel 10:23 Lit people, and he was higher than any of the people from his shoulder and up

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