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The Matrite (or Matri) clan was Saul's ancestral clan from the tribe of Benjamin.
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Also known as Matrite
The Matrite, also known as Matri, was a clan within the tribe of Benjamin. When Saul was chosen to be the first king of Israel, the selection process involved casting lots among the tribes, clans, and families. The lot fell on the tribe of Benjamin, then on the Matrite clan, and finally on Saul, the son of Kish (1Sa.10.21). This indicates that Saul's family belonged to the Matrite clan within the tribe of Benjamin.
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(rain of Jehovah), a family of the tribe of Benjamin, to which Saul the King of Israel belonged. (1 Samuel 10:21)
MA'TRI (rain of Jehovah), a Benjamite family to which Saul the king belonged. 1 Sam 10:21.
MA'TRI (rain of Jehovah), a Benjamite family to which Saul the king belonged. 1 Sam 10:21.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4309
Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.
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