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A change of name often signifies a new role or new status before God. It was a sign of Paul's conversion. In a sense, when given a new name you become a new person. There was no need for him to become a king. Consider the changing of Simon's name to Peter.

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Q: God changed Saul's name to Paul why did he not become a king?
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