1. (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
    
2. (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
   "Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"; "Saint Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"; "St. Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"; "Apostle Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"; "Paul the Apostle's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"; "Saul of Tarsus's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity";
   - Paul, Saint Paul, St. Paul, Apostle Paul, Paul the Apostle, Apostle of the Gentiles, Saul of Tarsus

Derived forms: Sauls

Type of: Apostle, Apostolic Father, king, male monarch, missionary, missioner, Rex, saint

Encyclopedia: Saul, Kentucky