Saul

(sôl)

noun

Bible the first king of Israel: 1 Sam. 9

Origin: < LL(Ec) Saul (for 2, Saulus) < Gr(Ec) Saoul (for 2, Saulos) < Heb shaul, lit., asked (i.e., of God) < shaal, to ask

the Apostle Paul

See Saul in American Heritage Dictionary 4

The first king of Israel. He defended Israel against numerous enemies, especially the Philistines, and was succeeded by David.

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