שָׁאוּל

The Hebrew lemma שָׁאוּל (sha.ul) corresponds to the name Shaul, which is a proper name used four times in the Bible. As a proper name, its meaning and significance are tied to the individual identified by this name. Given its singular occurrence count, Shaul seems to be an uncommon or unique name in its biblical context. Without further information on the occurrences themselves, it is impossible to determine the significance of this name to the narrative or historical context. As a proper name, Shaul may refer to a person, place, or possibly an ancestor within the biblical story. Its connection to the biblical narrative or people is limited to the four instances where it appears.