When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken — the selection narrows: from Benjamin to the family of Matri to Saul. The process of lots (goral) creates dramatic suspense: God is revealed as directing the selection through the lot. but when they sought him, he could not be found — Saul, having been designated by lot, cannot be found among the assembly. The situation reverses the anointing narrative: Saul was elevated, honored, given the chief place, yet now he hides.

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