Matri מַטְרִי
Saul's ancestral clan from the tribe of Benjamin.
Biography
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.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Samuel 1 verse
- 1 Samuel 10:21
"He brought the tribe of Benjamin near by their families; and the family of the Matrites was chosen. Then Saul the son of Kish was chosen; but when they looked for him, he could not be found."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַטְרִי | H4309 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)