Saul

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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Saul [sɔːl]

n

1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament the first king of Israel (?1020-1000 bc) He led Israel successfully against the Philistines, but was in continual conflict with the high priest Samuel. He became afflicted with madness and died by his own hand; succeeded by David

2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) New Testament the name borne by Paul prior to his conversion (Acts 9: 1-30)

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Saul - (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.	Saul - (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

Translations

Saul [sɔːl] N → Saúl

Saul

n → Saul(us) m