Concept:The first anointed king of Israel in the Old Testament.Explanation:The people of Israel demanded a king so they could be like other nations.God instructed Samuel to anoint Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.Saul was then publicly declared king at Mizpah.He ruled before David, who succeeded him, and before Solomon, David’s son.Therefore, Saul is historically recognized as the first king of Israel.Answer:D. Saul