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.
Edhe pse Jehovai e hodhi poshtë Saulin pasi kishte mbretëruar pak më shumë se dy vjet, Sauli u lejua të vazhdonte të mbretëronte edhe 38 vite të tjera, derisa vdiq. ​ — 1 Sam.