• "Who is also called Paul" (q.v.), the circumcision name of the apostle, given to him, perhaps, in memory of King Saul ( Acts 7:58; 8:1; 9:1 ).

    Copyright StatementThese dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

    Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. Entry for 'Saul'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/s/saul.html. 1897.