# Saul — The Age of Reason character guide

> Saul in The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0008-part-i-vii-examination-of-the-old-testament

## Who they are

First king of Israel, discussed in the context of Old Testament history.

## Relationships

### [David](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/david)

_rivalry_

David is initially Saul's servant and later his rival as Saul grows jealous and attempts to kill him.

### [Samuel Adams](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/samuel_adams)

_rivalry_

Samuel Adams, a revolutionary leader, opposes the tyranny represented by King Saul's monarchy.

### [David](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/david)

_rivalry_

David is initially Saul's servant and later his rival as Saul grows jealous and attempts to kill him.

### [Samuel Adams](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/samuel_adams)

_rivalry_

Samuel Adams, a revolutionary leader, opposes the tyranny represented by King Saul's monarchy.

## In the story

### [VII: Examination of the Old Testament](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/chapters/part-i-vii-examination-of-the-old-testament)

Cited as an example of prophesying meaning musical performance, not prediction.

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