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Shaul

שָׁאוּל · sha.ul · H7586I“Saul, asked; lent; a grave” Hitchcock's 18694 mentions in 2 books, most in Genesis (2)

Who he was

Shaul, mentioned in Genesis 36:37–38 and 1 Chronicles 1:48–49, was one of the kings of Edom, a neighboring nation to Israel. He is described as being from Rehoboth on the Euphrates, which suggests that he may have had ties to the region of Mesopotamia. Shaul reigned as king after the death of Samlah and was succeeded by Baal-hanan, the son of Achbor. The text does not provide any details about the length of Shaul's reign or his specific achievements as king. The mention of Shaul in the lists of Edomite kings highlights the succession of rulers in Edom and provides a historical context for the relationship between Edom and Israel. The fact that Shaul is identified by his place of origin, Rehoboth on the Euphrates, sets him apart from the other Edomite kings and may indicate the extent of Edom's political or commercial connections during his reign.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

4 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

Genesis 2 mentions

Genesis 36:37Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the river, reigned in his place.Genesis 36:38Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.

1 Chronicles 2 mentions

1 Chronicles 1:48Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the River reigned in his place.1 Chronicles 1:49Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.

What the dictionary says

(asked).

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
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