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 1095 to 1055 BC. He was succeeded by [[David]]. {{Fact}} He was famously struck down by a thunderbolt on the road to Damascus and vbecame a reformed character, Paul, a disciple of Christ. He had many adventures and was unlucky with ships. He was executed in Rome for his faith.