He employed such military leaders as Abner, who was murdered by his rival's aide Joab.
In his first military action, this man liberated Jabesh Gilead from a man who threatened to gouge out every citizen's right eye. This man made a foolish vow that no one would eat before a military victory, which was broken when his son ate honey. He ordered Doeg the Edomite to massacre the priests of Nob. He employed such military leaders as Abner, who was murdered by his rival's aide Joab. This man fell on his own sword at the Battle of Mount Gilboa after his own (*) armor-bearer refused to slay him. This tall leader was first seen looking for his father's donkeys, a quest which led him to meet and be anointed by Samuel. This father of Jonathan married off his daughter to a shepherd boy who killed Goliath. For 10 points, name this first king of Israel who was succeeded by David.
In his first military action, this man liberated Jabesh Gilead from a man who threatened to gouge out every citizen's right eye.
{Saul}