Saul - Wikipedia
Saul (/ sɔːl /; Hebrew: שָׁאוּל, Šāʾūl; Greek: Σαούλ, Saoúl; transl. "asked/prayed for") was a monarch of ancient Israel and Judah and the first king of the United Monarchy, according to the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament.
Saul | Israel’s First King & Biblical Ruler | Britannica
Saul was the first king of Israel (c. 1021–1000 bce). According to the biblical account found mainly in 1 Samuel, Saul was chosen king both by the judge Samuel and by public acclamation. Saul was similar to the charismatic judges who preceded him in the role of governing.
King Saul: A Man Destroyed by His Own Jealousy - Learn Religions
Aug 21, 2024 · King Saul had the honor of being Israel's first king, but his life turned into a tragedy for one reason: Saul did not trust in God. Saul looked like royalty: tall, handsome, and noble. He became king when he was 30 years old and reigned over Israel for 42 years.
Who was King Saul in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org
Jan 4, 2022 · Saul was secretly anointed the first king of all the tribes of Israel (1 Samuel 10:1) before being publicly selected by lot (1 Samuel 10:17–24). Saul’s reign over Israel started peacefully around 1050 BC, but the peace did not last.
Saul - The Biblical Timeline
Jewish and Christian traditions hold that Saul, Israel’s first king, reigned for forty years as indicated in Paul’s speech in Acts 13:21. However, the text of I Samuel which records Saul’s anointing as king, reign, and death in battle, does not appear to support such a long reign.
The Story of Saul (The First King of Israel) - Bible
The name Saul (or Shaul) in Hebrew means "asked of God," which aptly reflects the request made by the people of Israel for a king, similar to other nations. The story of Saul is found in the first book of Samuel, chapter 9, and is also recorded in 1 Chronicles 9-10. Saul was a valiant, courageous, determined, and modest man.
Saul: The First King - Jewish History
There is no more tragic figure than Saul, first king of Israel. He was good, heroic and modest – yet was destroyed by the crown he never wanted to begin with. Samuel marks the end of the period of the Judges.
Who Was King Saul in the Bible? - Christianity
Jun 16, 2021 · Story Highlights of King Saul in the Bible. Claim to fame: Saul was anointed by Samuel as the first king of the united kingdom of Israel. Worst betrayal: King Saul turned against the Lord, slaughtering priests, and trying to kill David.
Biblical literature - Saul, Kingship, Israel | Britannica
Biblical literature - Saul, Kingship, Israel: The man selected to become the first monarchical ruler of Israel was Saul, son of Kish, a wealthy Benjamite landowner. Because Kish had lost some donkeys, Saul was sent in search of them.
Saul summary | Britannica
Saul, Hebrew Shaul, (flourished 11th century bc, Israel), First king of Israel (r. 1021–1000 bc). All that is known of Saul comes from the biblical books of Samuel I and II.