You are hereHomeBible ReviewJune 1989Saul & DavidHow Old Was Saul When He Began to Reign? The New English Bible translators conjecture that the word ben (÷B), which means “son”, actually consists of an abbrevation for son (B) and the letter nun (÷), which is the Hebrew sign for 50. Join the BAS Library! Already a library member? Log in here. Institution user? Log in with your IP address.