Saul

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

(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. Synonyms: Paul, Saint Paul, St. Paul, Apostle Paul, Paul the Apostle, Apostle of the Gentiles, Saul of Tarsus. Example: "Paul's name was saul prior to his conversion to christianity."