saul meaning and definition

SAUL noun

Definition of Saul (noun)

1. (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
2. (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
   • "Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"
   • synonyms: Apostle of the Gentiles, Apostle Paul, Paul, Paul the Apostle, Saint Paul, Saul of Tarsus, St. Paul