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Shaul
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(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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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Shaul'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/shaul.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Shaul'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/shaul.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
