WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Saul, Hebrew Shaʾul, (flourished 11th century bce, Israel), first king of Israel (c. 1021–1000 bce). According to the biblical account found mainly in 1 Samuel, Saul was chosen king both by the judge Samuel and by public acclamation.

Detailed explanation-2: -In an act of heroism so that he, the king of Israel, would not be captured, Saul committed suicide by falling on his own sword.

Detailed explanation-3: -Saul was not a great king, nor was he even a good man. He was deeply flawed. The entire first half of Samuel is dedicated to a character study about his failures. When reading through Samuel, you might have a tendency to become critical or judgemental of Saul at times; you’ll probably feel sorry for him at times too.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ishbosheth, also spelled Isboseth, also called Ishbaal or Eshbaal, (flourished 11th century bce), in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), the fourth son of King Saul and the last representative of his family to be king over Israel (the northern kingdom, as opposed to the southern kingdom of Judah).