שָׁאוּל
sha.ul
Shaul
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word שָׁאוּל (sha.ul) has a short definition as Shaul. It falls within the semantic domain of Proper Name: Person, indicating it is a personal name. This name is mentioned 4 times in the Bible, suggesting its significance is likely tied to the individual it refers to. Given its classification as a proper noun, شאול/Shaul's meaning lies in its identity and association. It is not a general term or concept, but rather a unique identifier tied to a specific person or individual in the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the river, reigned in his place.
Genesis 36:38Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.
1 Chronicles 1:48Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the River reigned in his place.
1 Chronicles 1:49Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.