Matri
The Matrite (or Matri) clan was Saul's ancestral clan from the tribe of Benjamin.
The name Matri means “rain; prison”
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Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Samuel 10:21; only referred to as Matrite (מַטְרִי).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- מַטְרִיMatri
Mentions
- Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.