| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ELI | "My God!," as cried by King David |
| SAUL | King succeeded by David |
| PSALM | Words of praise by King David |
| PSALMS | Biblical poems written partly by King David |
| PSALMS | Book of poems partly by King David |
| saul | the first king of Israel (?1020–1000 bc). He led Israel successfully against the Philistines, but was in continual conflict with the high priest Samuel. He became afflicted with madness and died by his own hand; succeeded by David |
