Shaul

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Shaul [1]

(Heb. Shaul', שָׁאוּל, asked; Sept. Σαούλ ) , the name of three men thus designated in the A.V. For others, (See Saul).

1. The son of Simeon by a Canaanitish woman ( Genesis 46:10; Exodus 6:15; Numbers 26:13; 1 Chronicles 1:24), and founder of the family of the Shaulites. B.C. cir. 1880, The Jewish traditions identify him with Zimri, "who did the work of the Canaanites in Shittim" (Targ. Pseudo-Jon. on Genesis 46).

2. Shaul of Rehoboth by the river was one of the kings of Edom, and successor of Samlah ( 1 Chronicles 1:48-49). In the A.V. of Genesis 36:37 he is less accurately called Saul (q.v.).

3. A Kohathite, son of Uzziah ( 1 Chronicles 6:24). B.C. cir. 1030.

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