According to the Bible, '''Saul''', an [[Israel]]ite warrior, was the first king of [[Israel]] from 1095 to 1055 BC. He was succeeded by [[David]]. {{Fact}}
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According to the Bible, '''Saul''', an [[Israel]]ite warrior, was the first king of [[Israel]] from approximately 1095 to 1055 BC. He was succeeded by [[David]]. Saul lost the divine endorsement as king when he refused to kill the [[Amalek|Amalekite]] king.