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When the Hebrews had so done, the lot fell upon the tribe of Benjamin;
and when the lot was cast for the families of this tribe, that which was
called Matri was taken; and when the lot was cast for the single
persons of that family, Saul, the son of Kish, was taken for their king.
When the young man knew this, he prevented [their sending for him], and
immediately went away and hid himself. I suppose that it was because he
would not have it thought that he willingly took the government upon him;
nay, he showed such a degree of command over himself, and of modesty, that
while the greatest part are not able to contain their joy, even in the
gaining of small advantages, but presently show themselves publicly to
all men, this man did not only show nothing of that nature, when he was
appointed to be the lord of so many and so great tribes, but crept away
and concealed himself out of the sight of those he was to reign over, and
made them seek him, and that with a good deal of trouble. So when the people
were at a loss, and solicitous, because Saul disappeared, the prophet besought
God to show where the young man was, and to produce him before them.
So when they had learned of God the place where Saul was hidden, they sent
men to bring him; and when he was come, they set him in the midst of the
multitude. Now he was taller than any of them, and his stature was very
majestic.
Flavius Josephus. The Works of Flavius Josephus. Translated by. William Whiston, A.M. Auburn and Buffalo. John E. Beardsley. 1895.
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