For 10 points— name this figure crowned by Samuel as the first king of Israel.
He became popular by defeating the Ammonites at Jabesh-Gilead, after which he was acclaimed at Gilgal. This man tried to turn his daughter Michal against her husband and massacred the priests of Nob, and he (*) appointed his cousin Abner to command the army while ruling from Gibeah. Later, he received bad news from the witch of Endor. For 10 points— name this figure crowned by Samuel as the first king of Israel.
He became popular by defeating the Ammonites at Jabesh-Gilead, after which he was acclaimed at Gilgal.
Saul