'Reign' in the Bible

The people told Samuel, "Who said, "Will Saul reign over us?' Bring them to us and we will put them to death!"

Saul was 30 years old when he began to reign, and he ruled for 42 years over Israel.

There was intense fighting against the Philistines during Saul's entire reign, and whenever Saul discovered a strong or valiant warrior, he would enlist him for service.