Lexical Definition
שָׁאוּל Shâʼûwl (shaw-ool') Saul N:N-M-P
passive participle of שָׁאַל; asked
Saul, Shaul.
- § Saul or Shaul = "desired"
- Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
1) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and the 1st king of Israel
2) an early king of Edom and a successor of Samlah
3) a son of Simeon
4) a Levite, son of Uzziah
See Greek: Σαούλ
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְשָׁא֥וּל | and Shaul | 1Chr.6.24 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.24
- son of: Uzziah (עֻזִּיָּה)
- father of: Elkanah (אֶלְקָנָה); also called Joel at 1Ch.6.36
- Also named: yo.el (יוֹאֵל "Joel" יוֹאֵל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שָׁאוּל proper name, masculine ( = asked (of ׳י), cf שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל below; Palmyrene proper name שאילא Lzb371 Cooke283); — Σαονλ:
1.397 1st king of Israel, 1Sam 9:2; 1Sam 9:3 (twice in verse); 1Sam 9:5 (son of Kish, a Benjamite) + 359 t. Samuel; 28 t. 1 Chronicles; Ps 18:1*; Ps 52:2*; Ps 54:2*; Ps 57:1*; Ps 59:1* (all in titles); ׳גִּבְעַת שׁ Isa 10:29 (and 1Sam 11:4; 1Sam 15:34; 2Sam 21:6 see II . גִּבְעָה).
2. a king of Edom Gen 36:37; Gen 36:38 (P) = 1Chr 1:48; 1Chr 1:49
3. a son of Simeon Gen 46:10; Exod 6:15; Num 26:13 (all P) = 1Chr 4:24.
4. a Levite 1Chr 6:9*.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 36:37 · 36:38 · 46:10 |
| Exodus | 6:15 |
| Numbers | 26:13 |
| 1 Samuel | 9:2 · 9:3 · 9:5 · 11:4 · 15:34 |
| 2 Samuel | 21:6 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:48 · 1:49 · 4:24 · 6:9* |
| Psalms | 18:1* · 52:2* · 54:2* · 57:1* · 59:1* |
| Isaiah | 10:29 |
Profile
Male • Son of Uzziah • Levite descendant of Kohath
Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shaul (or Joel) was a Levite descended from Kohath, as listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles.
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.24;
- referred to as Shaul שָׁאוּל, or Joel יוֹאֵל;
- a son of Uzziah עֻזִּיָּה;
- father of Elkanah אֶלְקָנָה.
Shaul (or Joel), mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:24 and 6:36, was a Levite who descended from Kohath, one of the sons of Levi. In the genealogical records of the Levites, Shaul is listed as the son of Uzziah and the father of Uriel. The name Shaul is used in verse 24, while Joel is used in verse 36, likely due to textual variations or scribal differences. The Kohathites were one of the major divisions of the Levites and were responsible for carrying the sacred objects of the tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6 traces the lineage of the Levites, particularly the descendants of Kohath, highlighting their important role in the religious life of Israel. The mention of Shaul (or Joel) in this genealogy establishes his place within the Levitical lineage and emphasizes the continuity of the Kohathite family in their sacred duties.
All entries for Shaul or Joel: שָׁאוּל ☩ יוֹאֵל