Ruler · 1080 – 1010 BCE

Saul

Lived 1080 – 1010 BCE; monarch, politician. King of Israel of Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy), 1050 BCE – 1010 BCE.

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Lived: 1080 BCE – 1010 BCE; 70 years
In office: 40 years; one reign
Lines: 1; Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy)
Left it: died by suicide; Wikidata's manner of death

King of Israel

Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy) · the 1st of 4 dated reigns · 1050 BCE – 928 BCE

Saul1050 BCE – 1010 BCE

David1003 BCE – 970 BCE

Solomon970 BCE – 931 BCE

Rehoboam931 BCE – 928 BCE

died in officeleft alive by a regular roadthis entry

Reigned 1050 BCE – 1010 BCE · 40 years · came to it aged 30

Left it: died by suicideWikidata's manner of death: suicide; exsanguination

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