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Relatives: Parents, brothers and sisters, ancestors, children:
Son of Kish who was the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah. Kish was a Benjamite and a mighty man of power. I Samuel 9:1
Saul had three sons: Jonathan, Ishui, and Melchishula. He had two daughters: Merab and Michal. His wife's name was Ahinoam. I Samuel 14:49-50
Birth: Location, importance of birth, unusual events surrounding birth.
The Bible does not state these facts.
Childhood and early training:
Cared for his father donkeys: I Samuel 9:3
Geographical Setting:
Judah
Friends and associates, personal relationships:
The children of Belial despised him: I Samuel 10:27. He was close to Abner, the captain of his host, who was his uncle's son: I Samuel 14:50. David became an associate of Saul. At first he was in favor, then Saul became jealous and their relationship was broken: I Samuel 18:6-9. When Saul first became king he had a band of men whose hearts God had touched. When Saul started adding "strong and valiant" men without direction from God, his problems began: I Samuel 10:26; 13:2; 14:52
Occupation or vocation:
First king of Israel.
Physical description:
From his shoulders upward he was higher than any of the people: I Samuel 9:2, 10:23 He was described as "goodly" which means handsome: I Samuel 9:2
Positive character traits:
Showed concern for family I Samuel 9:5 Choice man I Samuel 9:2; 10:24 Let spirit change his heart I Samuel 11:6; 10:6