saul

• Nombre propio masculino de origen hebreo, que designa al primer rey de Israel en el Antiguo Testamento, así como a Saulo de Tarso (luego conocido como el apóstol Pablo) en el Nuevo Testamento.

A proper noun referring to a male given name of Hebrew origin, notably borne by the first king of Israel in the Old Testament and by Saul of Tarsus (later known as Paul the Apostle) in the New Testament.

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1. First King of IsraelB2formal

   The first king of the Israelites in the Old Testament, who defended Israel against enemies such as the Philistines.

   Saúl, primer rey de Israel

   • Saul was chosen by the prophet Samuel to be the first king of Israel.
   • He led the Israelites in battles against the Philistines.
   • Saul's reign is described in the First Book of Samuel.

2. Apostle Paul (formerly Saul of Tarsus)B2formal

   A Christian missionary and author of several Epistles in the New Testament, originally known as Saul of Tarsus before his conversion.

   Pablo de Tarso

   • Saul of Tarsus converted to Christianity and became known as Paul.
   • He traveled extensively to spread the teachings of Jesus.
   • Paul's letters form a significant part of the New Testament.

   Sinónimosapostle paulpaul