And Samuel said, “Although you were once small in your own eyes, have you not become the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel
Saul replied, “Am I not a Benjamite from the smallest tribe of Israel, and is not my clan the least of all the clans of
So again they inquired of the LORD, “Has the man come here yet?” And the LORD replied, “Behold, he has hidden himself am
Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the word
Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler ov
“Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I save Israel? Indeed, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youn
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling; he was exalted in Israel. But he incurred guilt through Baal, and he died.