Saul (/ sɔːl /; Hebrew: שָׁאוּל‎, Šāʾūl; Greek: Σαούλ, Saoúl; transl. "asked/prayed for"; Arabic: طالوت, romanized: Ṭālūt) was a monarch of ancient Israel and Judah and, according to the Hebrew …

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.

Dec 18, 2025 · Yet despite this commanding presence, Saul’s first appearance in the biblical record reveals a different kind of man—uncertain, even passive. Sent by his father to search …

Jun 21, 2025 · King Saul stands as one of the most tragic and complex figures in biblical history. As Israel's first monarch, he represented the nation's transition from a loose confederation of …

Saul, the first king of Israel, is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, representing both the potential and pitfalls of human leadership under divine mandate. His account is primarily found …

Nov 26, 2024 · Saul is a significant figure in the Old Testament, known as the first king of Israel. His story is primarily recorded in the First Book of Samuel. Saul’s reign, which began in the …

Saul (or Sha'ul) (Hebrew: שָׁאוּל, meaning "given" or "lent") was the first king of the ancient Kingdom of Israel who reigned from about 1020–1000 B.C.E.