Which were there of great price and use, Judges 10:4 Judges 12:14, because of the scarcity of horses, Deuteronomy 17:16, and therefore not held unworthy of Saul's seeking, at least in those ancient times, when simplicity, humility, and industry were in fashion among persons of quality.
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1 Samuel 9:3
3 And the asses of Kish Saul's father were lost. And Kish said to Saul his son, Take now one of the servants with thee, and arise, go seek the asses.