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.
با این حال یَهُوَه به او اجازه داد که تا زمان مرگش ،‏ یعنی ۳۸ سال دیگر نیز به حکمرانی ادامه دهد .‏ —‏ ۱سمو ۱۳ :‏ ۱ ؛‏ اعما ۱۳ :‏ ۲۱‏ .‏