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Saul
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(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
Other meanings
2. noun
(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
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