Saul

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the biblical designation?First king of the United Monarchy of Israel
2. What is the traditional reign period?Late 11th century BC
3. Who was Saul?Saul was the very first king of ancient Israel, chosen from the small tribe of Benjamin. He helped turn many separate tribes into one united kingdom. He was anointed by the prophet Samuel.
4. How was Saul chosen as king?Saul was chosen by the prophet Samuel and anointed as king. This act had both religious and political importance. It marked a shift from judges to a centralized monarchy.

Monarchy: A form of government with a monarch, such as a king or queen, at its head.
Tribal Society: A society organized into distinct tribes, often with a decentralized leadership structure.
Anointed: Consecrated or chosen for a special purpose, often by the application of oil, as a religious or royal rite.
Historicity: The historical authenticity or existence of a person, event, or narrative.