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The Puzzle of Saul's Family Tree
Commentators note that Saul's genealogy here seems to differ from lists in Chronicles. They explain this isn't a contradiction, but a common feature of ancient records. Scribes often omitted names for brevity, or some records may have been lost, particularly after the Benjamite civil war mentioned in Judges 20. This verse establishes Saul's specific lineage, grounding God's choice in real history.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 9:1
18th Century
Theologian
The genealogy of Saul is given here as far as Aphiah (called “Abiah” in 1 Chronicles 7:8), who was from the house of Becher, the son of…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 9:1
19th Century
Bishop
Saul. — The inspired compiler of these books—having related the circumstances that accompanied the people’s request to the last of…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 9:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite,…
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 9:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now there was a man of Benjamin
Of the tribe of Benjamin, which has its name from the youngest son of Jacob, and one of this t…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 9:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Saul readily went to seek his father's asses. His obedience to his father was praiseworthy. His servant proposed that, since they were now at Ramah…