Saul
King of Edom
About Saul
Saul was a king of Edom mentioned in the Bible, in Genesis 36:31-43. He succeeded Samlah of Masrekah in the apparently elective kingship of the early Edomites. He is described as being from "Rehoboth on the River". He was succeeded by Baal-hanan ben Achbor.
The dates and other details of his reign are unknown, as he is not mentioned in any other surviving source.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Saul?
king of Edom
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Saul (Edomite king)
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