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Shaul

Shaul, from Rehoboth on the Euphrates, was a king of Edom who reigned after Samlah and before Baal-hanan.

The name Shaul means “Saul, asked; lent; a grave”

MaleKingEdomPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books4 verses

Summary

A king of Edom living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:37; referred to as Shaul (שָׁאוּל).

Glossary entries

Saul Shaul

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Mentions

  1. Genesis 36:37
    When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.
  2. Genesis 36:38
    When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
  3. 1 Chronicles 1:48
    When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.
  4. 1 Chronicles 1:49
    When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.