Saul

Primary Scripture Citation

1 Samuel 9:1-2; 10:1; 11:15; 15:22-23; 31:1-6

Family and Relational Connections

• Abinadab, son of Saul (father)
• Ahinoam, wife of Saul (spouse)
• Armoni (father)
• Ish-bosheth (father)
• Jonathan (father)
• Malchishua, son of Saul (father)
• Mephibosheth, son of Saul and Rizpah (father)
• Merab, daughter of Saul (father)
• Michal (father)

Associated Places

• Gibeah (lived at)
• Mount Gilboa (died at)

Historical Events

• Jonathan and his armor-bearer rout the garrison at Michmash
• Saul is chosen as king of Israel at Mizpah
• Saul delivers Jabesh-Gilead and is confirmed king at Gilgal
• Saul and Jonathan die in battle on Mount Gilboa
• Saul rescues Jabesh-Gilead and is confirmed king
• Saul destroys the priestly city of Nob

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