saul

noun

1. (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)

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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

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