שָׁאוּל

When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.

So Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will You give them into the hand of Israel?”But God did not answer him that day.

As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments.

saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.”

They got up early in the morning, and just before dawn Samuel called to Saul on the roof, “Get ready, and I will send you on your way!” So Saul arose, and both he and Samuel went outside together.