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Saul

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Saul  (sôl) fl. 11th century b.c.
The first king of Israel. He defended Israel against numerous enemies, especially the Philistines, and was succeeded by David.
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Noun1.SaulSaul - (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible
2.SaulSaul - (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle; "Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"
Paul the Apostle, Saint Paul, Saul of Tarsus, Apostle of the Gentiles, Apostle Paul, Paul, St. Paul
New Testament - the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible


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Saul rose up and found that that fierce supernatural light had destroyed his sight, and he was blind, so "they led him by the hand and brought him to Damascus.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
David offered himself to Saul to fight with Goliath, the Philistine champion, and, to give him courage, Saul armed him with his own weapons; which David rejected as soon as he had them on his back, saying he could make no use of them, and that he wished to meet the enemy with his sling and his knife.
The Prince by Machiavelli, Nicolo View in context
Saith the Pythonissa to Saul, To-morrow thou and thy son shall be with me.
The Essays by Bacon, Sir Francis View in context
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