Strong’s H7586

שָׁאוּל

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Sha'uwl

Pronunciation

shaw-ool'

Definition

Saul

Meaning

Shaul

Usage

The name "Shaul" or "Saul" is primarily associated with two significant figures in the Hebrew Bible. The first is Saul, the first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. The second is Saul of Tarsus, who is more commonly known as the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. The name implies someone who is "asked for" or "prayed for," reflecting the people's request for a king in 1 Samuel.

Bible references

Genesis 36:37;Genesis 36:38;Genesis 46:10;Exodus 6:15;Numbers 26:13;1 Samuel 9:2;1 Samuel 9:3;1 Samuel 9:3;1 Samuel 9:5;1 Samuel 9:7;1 Samuel 9:8;1 Samuel 9:10;1 Samuel 9:15;1 Samuel 9:17;1 Samuel 9:18;1 Samuel 9:19;1 Samuel 9:21;1 Samuel 9:22;1 Samuel 9:24;1 Samuel 9:24;1 Samuel 9:25;1 Samuel 9:26;1 Samuel 9:26;1 Samuel 9:27;1 Samuel 10:11