Saul
the first king of Israel. 1 Samuel 9.
Also called Saul of Tar·sus [sawluhv tahr-suhs] /ˈsɔl ʌv ˈtɑr səs/ . the original name of the apostle Paul. Acts 9:1–30; 22:3.
a male given name.
Origin of Saul
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How Richard Pryor Beat Bill Cosby and Transformed America | David Yaffe, Scott Saul | December 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe may have been telling the truth when, on hearing that Saul Bellow won the Nobel Prize, he remarked, “Never heard of him.”
Borges Had A Genius For Literature But Not Love Or Much Else | Allen Barra | October 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Saul story was in some ways the trickiest story for us this season.
‘Homeland’ Creator Talks Season 4’s ‘Reboot,’ Life After Brody, and How ISIS Will Affect the Show | Marlow Stern | October 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Javadi story was just intimately bound up with the Saul story.
‘Homeland’ Creator Talks Season 4’s ‘Reboot,’ Life After Brody, and How ISIS Will Affect the Show | Marlow Stern | October 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWell, if it's Carrie and her spy-rabbi Saul, courtesy of the inimitable Mandy Patinkin, the answer is: Yes, we still are.
‘Homeland’ Season 4: A Stripped-Down and Surprisingly Badass Return to Form | Marlow Stern | September 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
From the stories of Jonah and King Saul she brought forth some excellent lessons on disobedience.
The value of a praying mother | Isabel C. ByrumDuring this explanation Frank said nothing, only looked rather bewilderedly at Saul.
A Thin Ghost and Others | M. R. (Montague Rhodes) JamesAs he came slowly back in the dark, he thought he must see Lord Saul again.
A Thin Ghost and Others | M. R. (Montague Rhodes) JamesI to church in the forenoon, and Mr. Mills made a good sermon upon David's heart smiting him for cutting off the garment of Saul.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel PepysThe congregation of Saul-street chapel is almost entirely of a working-class character.
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British Dictionary definitions for Saul
/ (sɔːl) /
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
New Testament the name borne by Paul prior to his conversion (Acts 9: 1–30)
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Cultural definitions for Saul
The first king of Israel, who battled repeatedly with the Philistines. He often felt great despair, which was soothed by David playing his harp. Saul later became jealous of David and tried to have him killed in battle. After a prophesied defeat by the Philistines, Saul killed himself.
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