(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
"The children in Sunday school were excited to hear about Saul, the first king of the Israelites who bravely fought off their enemies."
(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"
Alternative form of sal (the tree)
"The medieval manuscript contains archaic spellings like 'saule' and 'saules,' but these are obsolete forms of the word soul."
Obsolete form of soul.
The first king of Israel in the Old Testament.
"The prophet Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel, marking the beginning of a new era for the nation."