طالوت

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Arabic

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Etymology

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Unknown. First used in the Qur'an, with its form seemingly chosen to rhyme with جَالُوت (jālūt, Goliath). Historically explained as being from طَوِيل (ṭawīl, tall), as Saul is described as being taller than the other Israelites.

Proper noun

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طَالُوت (ṭālūtm

  1. (Islam) A king from the Qur'an who is usually considered to be Saul.

Declension

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See also

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Bulgar

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Etymology

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Related to Arabic طالوت.

Proper noun

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طَالُوت (tâlût)

  1. the name of a Muslim from Belenjer tribe in 10th century Volga Bulgaria before converting his name Muslim and Arabic.

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