Saul

Saul — First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel and later rejected by the LORD.

Parents

• Kish father 1 Samuel 9:1–2 · 1 Samuel 14:51 · Acts 13:21

Spouses

• Ahinoam wife 1 Samuel 14:50
• Rizpah concubine 2 Samuel 3:7 · 2 Samuel 21:8

Children

• Jonathan son 1 Samuel 14:49 · 1 Samuel 31:2 · 1 Chronicles 8:33
• Ishvi son 1 Samuel 14:49
• Malchishua son 1 Samuel 14:49 · 1 Samuel 31:2
• Abinadab son 1 Samuel 31:2 · 1 Chronicles 8:33
• Ishbosheth son 2 Samuel 2:8 · 2 Samuel 2:10 · 1 Chronicles 8:33
• Merab daughter 1 Samuel 14:49 · 1 Samuel 18:17
• Michal daughter 1 Samuel 14:49 · 1 Samuel 18:20 · 1 Samuel 18:27
• Armoni son 2 Samuel 21:8
• Mephibosheth son 2 Samuel 21:8

Other relatives

• Abner relative (uncle or cousin) 1 Samuel 14:50

  Abner son of Ner, "Saul's uncle" — the phrase can be read as Ner or Abner being Saul's uncle.

• David son-in-law 1 Samuel 18:27

  Saul gave David his daughter Michal as wife.

Ancestors

1. Abiel grandparent

Grandchildren and later descendants

• Mephibosheth grandchild

Tribe, clan and house

• Tribe: Benjamin Member 1 Samuel 9:1–2 · 1 Samuel 9:21 · Acts 13:21
• Royal house: House of Saul Founder 1 Samuel 9:27–10:1

Office and succession (not family)

• Ishbosheth followed in office — King over Israel 2 Samuel 2:8–10

  Abner made Ishbosheth king over Israel while Judah followed David.

• David followed in office — King over Israel 2 Samuel 2:4 · 2 Samuel 5:1–3

  David was anointed king over Judah at Hebron, then over all Israel. He was not Saul's son.

• Samuel preceded in office — Leader of Israel 1 Samuel 9:27–10:1 · 1 Samuel 12:1–2

  Samuel anointed Saul. A transition of leadership, not of family.

Associates and opponents (not family)

• David opponent 1 Samuel 18:8–12 · 1 Samuel 19:1

  Saul sought David's life.

• Samuel anointed him king 1 Samuel 9:27–10:1

  Samuel anointed Saul king.