In the Bible... who was Saul and what did he do?

Answer 1

there were two Saul's

The first one was the first annointed King over Israel(David was under Saul, which Saul tried to kill David because he know that David was God's next chosen King for Israel).

The second Saul is a Pharisee who persecuted Christians and lifelong missions was to exterminate Christians, BUT Jesus Himself appeared to Saul, which Saul changed and is now known as PAUL.

Paul wrote a lot of the New Testamet books and is one of the greatest apostles who ever lived.

Answer 2

There is an Old Testament Saul and a New Testament Saul.

The New Testament Saul encountered a vision of Jesus on the road to Damascus. Jesus asked Saul, "Why are you persecuting my people?" This encounter lead to Saul's conversion to Christianity, who then became known as The Apostle Paul, author of many of the New Testament letters.

Answer 3

Which Saul? The first King of Israel or the apostle Paul?

King Saul was the first King of Israel. He was tall and handsome. The bible says he stood head and shoulders above every other man. He was a good king to start out but later turned phsychotic. Finally he was killed and David took over as King.

Saul in the new testament was a Roman official. He persecuted the christians. God spoke to him and asked him why he was persecuting his people. Scared the devil right out of him :) He turned christian and changed his name to Paul. Paul did more for the spreading of Christianity in those days then any other person.

Answer 4

King Saul in the old test was Israels first king. He was not loved by God and tried to kill David.

Saul in the new test. Was a Pharisees that persecuted Christians. He stood watch over the Jews robes when they stoned Stephen the first christian martyr. He later was on his way to Damascus to arrest more Christians when he saw a vision of Jesus who said, "Saul Saul why do you persecute me?" God later changed his name to Paul and he became the preacher to the Gentiles.

Answer 5

Saul's job was to kill Christians. He was on the road to Damascus, on his job, when he encountered Christ and literally saw the light. He then took the name Paul and is the Apostle Paul who wrote much of the New Testament as letters to various churches. P.S. Just realized you might have meant the other Saul. Sorry if I misunderstood.

Answer 6

Are you referring to King Saul in the Old Testament or Saul of Tarsus (Paul)?

Answer 7

There were two prominent guys named Saul.

The first one was annointed the first King in Israel by Samuel the Prophet.

The next was Saul of Tarsus who was later re-named Paul the Apostle.
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Answer 8

Saul was a high ranking official who devoted his life to persecuting the Christians until God blinded him and thus converted him into Paul, one of his greatest apostles.

Answer 9

. A Benjamite descended from Jeiel (presumably also called Abiel) through Ner and Kish (1Ch 8:29-33; 9:35-39; see ABIEL No. 1); the first divinely selected king of Israel. (1Sa 9:15, 16; 10:1) Saul came from a wealthy family. A handsome man, standing head and shoulders taller than all others of his nation, he possessed great physical strength and agility. (1Sa 9:1, 2; 2Sa 1:23) The name of his wife was Ahinoam. Saul fathered at least seven sons, Jonathan, Ishvi, Malchi-shua, Abinadab, Ish-bosheth (Eshbaal), Armoni, and Mephibosheth, as well as two daughters, Merab and Michal. Abner, evidently King Saul’s uncle (see ABNER), served as chief of the Israelite army.—1Sa 14:49, 50; 2Sa 2:8; 21:8; 1Ch 8:33.

The young man Saul lived during a turbulent time of Israel’s history. Philistine oppression had reduced the nation to a helpless state militarily (1Sa 9:16; 13:19, 20), and the Ammonites under King Nahash threatened aggression. (1Sa 12:12) Whereas Samuel had faithfully judged Israel, his sons were perverters of justice. (1Sa 8:1-3) Viewing the situation from a human standpoint and, therefore, losing sight of Jehovah’s ability to protect his people, the older men of Israel approached Samuel with the request that he appoint a king over them.—1Sa 8:4, 5.

Anointed as King. Thereafter Jehovah guided matters to provide the occasion for anointing Saul as king. With his attendant, Saul looked for the lost she-asses of his father. Since the search proved to be fruitless, he decided to return home. But his attendant suggested that they seek the assistance of the “man of God” known to be in a nearby city. This led to Saul’s meeting Samuel. (1Sa 9:3-19) In his first conversation with Samuel, Saul showed himself to be a modest man. (1Sa 9:20, 21) After eating a sacrificial meal with Saul, Samuel continued speaking with him. The next morning Samuel anointed Saul as king. To confirm that God was with Saul, Samuel gave him three prophetic signs, all of which were fulfilled that day.—1Sa 9:22–10:16.

Answer 10

Saul was anointed by Samuel to be the first King of Israel. He and his sons were killed in battle on Mt. Gilboa, and David then became King.