Saul becomes king
About this date: Regnal chronology is approximate.
Israel's first king begins the monarchy, though the biblical account also portrays tension between kingship and covenant fidelity.
Perspective note
Shared subject; this bundled record was originally written with an Orthodox-informed editorial lens.
People
- Saul
- Samuel
Scripture
- 1 Samuel 9–15 — Saul is chosen and confirmed as king, then faces conflicts over obedience and kingship.