The reign of Saul
A son of a year is Saul in his reigning, even two years he has reigned over Israel. (1SA 13:1) Then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul the son of Ki..., spanning 12 years associated with Saul.
Description
A son of a year is Saul in his reigning, even two years he has reigned over Israel. (1SA 13:1) Then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years. (Acts 13:21)
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Saul
- Start
- ~1065 BC(2939 AH)
- End
- ~1053 BC(2951 AH)
- Duration
- 12 years
- Start Reference
- 1SA 13:1
- End Reference
- 1SA 31:4
Notes
START:*HYPOTHESIS: Saul reigned for 12 years beginning the year AFTER the ark is returned to Kiriath-jearim and Israel asks for a king (see 1SA 8:5) This article explains why his reign can only be 12 years: https://onemessianicgentile.com/articles/musings/the-age-and-reign-of-king-saul.html [Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p57] END:[Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p58]
Historical Dating
Reign of King Saul
1050–1010 BCSaul's reign begins with promise but ends in tragedy. Initially humble and Spirit-empowered, Saul's incomplete obedience (sparing Agag, offering unauthorized sacrifice) reveals that external conformit...
David's Reign and the Davidic Covenant
1010–970 BCDavid conquers Jerusalem, making it Israel's political and religious capital, and brings the ark there with great celebration. He desires to build God a house (temple), but God reverses the plan—He wi...
Solomon's Reign and Temple Construction
970–930 BCSolomon (שְׁלֹמֹה, 'peace') succeeds David, and God grants him unprecedented wisdom. His building of the Temple fulfills David's desire and creates the permanent dwelling place for the ark and divine ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Saul occur in Bible history?
The reign of Saul occurred approximately ~1065 BC to ~1053 BC. This is 2939–2951 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 12 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.