Initially, he was a reluctant leader yet he was able to later prove himself able by delivering the city of Jabesh-gilead and was acclaimed king at Gilgal. His presumptuous offering (1 Samuel 13:8-14) and violations of a holy war ban lead to his break with Samuel and rejection by God. After the Goliath episode, Saul becomes jealous and fearful of David (1 Samuel 18:7,12), eventually making several spontaneous and indirect attempts on David's life. His final wretched condition is betrayed by his consultation of the witch of Endor.
King Saul.
King David was annointed king and replaced king Saul who had defied the word of the Lord executed by the Prophet Samuel.
Yes, he was the third king of Israel, after Saul and David.
Well, he was. Then, he wasn't so the Lord made David the new king.
They wanted a more visible leader, King Saul.
As king, he had none. Saul was the first Hebrew king.
No king Saul and king Solomon are not related.
David was Saul's immediate successor.
Yes, King Saul came from the Jewish tribe of Benjamin.
If by ruler you mean King, then God appointed Saul as the first ruler. If you mean first leader then it was Moses. After Joshua there were 12 Judges before Saul.
Saul, the first Israelite king, was followed by King David. See also:Choosing the first kingMore about King SaulThe transition of the throne from Saul to David
Saul (שאול)