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Saul

First King of Israel

CivilizationIsraelite
Century11th c. BC
PeriodUnited Monarchy
RoleKing
DeathSuicide
LegacyMilitary

Saul was an Israelite king active in the 11th c. BC during the United Monarchy period. Took his own life.

Historical Note

First king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. Defeated by the Philistines at Mount Gilboa, where he fell on his own sword.

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