Maṭrîy — H4309

Definition

adjective

Matri, an Israelite

1. Matri = "rain of Jehovah"
2. a family of the tribe of Benjamin to which king Saul belonged

Usually translated as

Matri

Origin

from H4305; rainy

• Derived from Mâṭar (H4305)

Occurrences

Maṭrîy occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Samuel (1)

• 1 Samuel 10:21 — When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri (הַמַּטְרִ֑י) was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be found.