Although Saul was rejected by Jehovah after ruling a little over two years, he was allowed to continue ruling for 38 more years, until his death. ​ — 1 Sam. 13: 1; Acts 13: 21.
Jehoova küll hülgas Sauli, kui too oli olnud kuningas veidi üle kahe aasta, kuid lubas tal edasi valitseda veel 38 aastat kuni tema surmani.