Shaul Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Shaul, from Rehoboth on the Euphrates, was a king of Edom who reigned after Samlah and before Baal-hanan.
King of Edom, successor to Samlah, from Rehoboth on the [Euphrates] river (GEN 36:37)
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Shaul
Saul, asked; lent; a grave
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Saul
· Also called demanded; lent; ditch; death
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· Also called · H7586 · GEN 36:37 asked, [poss.] dedicated to G-d
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שָׁא֑וּל
shaul · H7586 · GEN 36:37 asked, [poss.] dedicated to G-d
- he שָׁאוּל · H7586I
- el Σαουλ Saoul · GEN 36:37
- bg Саул
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Shaul Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Shaul, mentioned in Gen 36:37-38 and 1Ch 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.
Saul 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A king of Edom (Gen. 36:37, 38); called Shaul in 1 Chr. 1:48.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Shaul_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Shaul@Gen.36.37-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, shaul_2477)