1Sa 9:21 | TNotes | STEP | 9:21 the smallest tribe: Saul tried to downplay Benjamin’s prominence, but they were powerful warriors (Judg 20:14-31 ; cp. study note on 1 Sam 10:17). What better tribe to lead in battle? • least important of all the families: Cp. 9:1 .

bJudg 20:14-31►

‏ 1 Samuel 9:21

9:21 ^a the smallest tribe: Saul tried to downplay Benjamin’s prominence, but they were powerful warriors (Judg 20:14-31 ^b; cp. study note on 1 Sam 10:17). What better tribe to lead in battle?

• least important of all the families: Cp. 9:1 ^c.