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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came powerfully upon him, and he burned with anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he became very angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard this news, and his anger was greatly aroused.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and he became very angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily when he heard these words, and he became very angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily when he heard these words, and he became very angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily when he heard these words, and he burned with anger exceedingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily when he heard these words, and he became extremely angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Saul heard these words, the Spirit of God suddenly came powerfully on him, and his anger burned furiously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Saul heard these words, the Spirit of God suddenly took control of him, and his anger burned furiously. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then the Spirit of God suddenly took control of Saul and made him furious. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When he heard this news, God's Spirit came over him, and he became very angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When Saul heard this, the spirit of God took control of him, and he became furious. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When Saul heard these words, the Spirit of God came on him, and he was very angry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and he became very angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The Spirit of God came mightily on Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />God’s Spirit came mightily on Saul when he heard those words, and his anger burned hot. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Spirit of God prospers over Saul, in his hearing these words, and his anger burns greatly,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the Spirit of God doth prosper over Saul, in his hearing these words, and his anger burneth greatly,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the spirit of God will fall suddenly upon Saul in his hearing these words, and his anger will kindle greatly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the spirit of the Lord came upon Saul, when he had heard these words, and his anger was exceedingly kindled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Spirit of the Lord rose up within Saul when he had heard these words, and his fury was enraged exceedingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />As he listened to this report, the spirit of God rushed upon him and he became very angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the spirit of God came upon Saul in power when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was kindled greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And The Spirit of God opened up upon Shaul when he heard these words, and his anger was provoked greatly<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Spirit of the Lord came upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/11-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=2699" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/11.htm">Saul Defeats the Ammonites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Just then Saul was returning from the field, behind his oxen. “What troubles the people?” asked Saul. “Why are they weeping?” And they relayed to him the words of the men from Jabesh. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: bə·šå̄·mə·ʿō (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">When Saul heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">their</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·də·ḇā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">words,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ- (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">the Spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/6743.htm" title="6743: wat·tiṣ·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To push forward. Or tsaleach; a primitive root; to push forward, in various senses.">rushed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap·pōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">and he burned with great anger.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2734.htm" title="2734: way·yi·ḥar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To burn or be kindled with anger. A primitive root; to glow or grow warm; figuratively to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc."></a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>He took a pair of oxen, cut them into pieces, and sent them by messengers throughout the land of Israel, proclaiming, “This is what will be done to the oxen of anyone who does not march behind Saul and Samuel.” Then the terror of the LORD fell upon the people, and they turned out as one man.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a></span><br />So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29</a></span><br />Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, then through Mizpah of Gilead. And from there he advanced against the Ammonites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-6.htm">1 Samuel 10:6</a></span><br />Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/19-20.htm">1 Samuel 19:20-23</a></span><br />he sent messengers to seize him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy. / When this was reported to Saul, he sent more messengers, but they began to prophesy as well. So Saul tried again and sent messengers a third time, and even they began to prophesy. / Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah and came to the large cistern at Secu, where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5</a></span><br />And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/37-1.htm">Ezekiel 37:1</a></span><br />The hand of the LORD was upon me, and He brought me out by His Spirit and set me down in the middle of the valley, and it was full of bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a></span><br />And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a></span><br />After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-9.htm">Acts 13:9</a></span><br />Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the Spirit of God came on Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.</p><p class="hdg">Spirit of God</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">1 Samuel 10:10</a></b></br> And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></b></br> Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10</a></b></br> And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.</p><p class="hdg">his anger</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/32-19.htm">Exodus 32:19</a></b></br> And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses' anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/12-3.htm">Numbers 12:3</a></b></br> (Now the man Moses <i>was</i> very meek, above all the men which <i>were</i> upon the face of the earth.)</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/3-5.htm">Mark 3:5</a></b></br> And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched <i>it</i> out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/14-19.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/judges/19-2.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-9.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/judges/10-7.htm">Burneth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-21.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-4.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/judges/14-19.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">Mightily</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-18.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-5.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-5.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-5.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-11.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-10.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-7.htm">Burneth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-14.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">Mightily</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-7.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-11.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-1.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/11-1.htm">Nahash offers them of Jabesh Gilead a reproachful condition</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/11-4.htm">They send messengers, and are delivered by Saul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/11-12.htm">Saul thereby is confirmed, and his kingdom renewed</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When Saul heard their words</b><br>This phrase refers to the report brought to Saul about the plight of the people of Jabesh-gilead, who were threatened by Nahash the Ammonite. The context is significant as it highlights the early days of Saul's reign as king of Israel. The people of Jabesh-gilead were in a desperate situation, and their plea for help reached Saul, who was still in the process of establishing his authority. This moment is pivotal as it demonstrates Saul's initial response to his kingly duties and the expectations of leadership in ancient Israel.<p><b>the Spirit of God rushed upon him</b><br>The phrase indicates a divine empowerment that Saul received, which is a recurring theme in the Old Testament when God equips individuals for specific tasks. This rushing of the Spirit signifies God's direct intervention and approval of Saul's actions. It parallels other instances in the Bible, such as the Spirit coming upon Samson (<a href="/judges/14-6.htm">Judges 14:6</a>) and David (<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>), indicating a special anointing for leadership and deliverance. This divine empowerment is crucial for understanding the theocratic nature of Israel's monarchy, where the king was expected to act as God's representative.<p><b>and he burned with great anger</b><br>Saul's anger is described as a righteous indignation, fueled by the Spirit of God. This anger is not merely human emotion but a reflection of God's own displeasure with the oppression of His people. It is reminiscent of the anger of Moses when he saw the Israelites worshiping the golden calf (<a href="/exodus/32-19.htm">Exodus 32:19</a>) and Jesus' anger in the temple (<a href="/mark/11-15.htm">Mark 11:15-17</a>). This righteous anger propels Saul into action, marking a decisive moment in his leadership. It underscores the biblical principle that anger, when aligned with God's purposes, can lead to justice and deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul is still early in his reign and is being established as a leader.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/spirit_of_god.htm">Spirit of God</a></b><br>Refers to the divine presence and power that comes upon individuals in the Old Testament, enabling them to perform acts of leadership, prophecy, or deliverance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jabesh-gilead.htm">Jabesh-gilead</a></b><br>A city in Israel that was under threat from the Ammonites, prompting Saul's response.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ammonites.htm">Ammonites</a></b><br>A neighboring nation that was often in conflict with Israel. Their threat against Jabesh-gilead sets the stage for Saul's leadership.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/anger.htm">Anger</a></b><br>Saul's response to the threat against Jabesh-gilead, which is described as being fueled by the Spirit of God, indicating a righteous indignation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/empowerment_by_the_spirit.htm">Empowerment by the Spirit</a></b><br>The Spirit of God empowers believers for specific tasks and challenges. Just as Saul was empowered to lead and protect Israel, we too can rely on the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteous_anger.htm">Righteous Anger</a></b><br>Anger, when aligned with God's purposes, can be a catalyst for action. Saul's anger was not personal but was directed towards injustice and the threat against God's people. We should evaluate our anger to ensure it aligns with God's righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Saul's response to the crisis demonstrates the responsibility of leaders to act decisively and courageously. In our own spheres of influence, we are called to lead with integrity and boldness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a></b><br>The account highlights God's active role in the affairs of His people. We can trust that God is involved in our lives and will intervene according to His will and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_sam_11's_saul_differ_later.htm">How does the portrayal of Saul’s triumphant leadership in 1 Samuel 11 align or conflict with his later portrayal as a flawed or rejected king? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_spirit_empower_saul.htm">In 1 Samuel 11:6, how can an invisible Spirit “rush upon” Saul and make him so effective in leadership, given a skeptical view of supernatural involvement? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_nahash_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Nahash the Ammonite in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_benjamin's_'wolf'_image_accurate.htm">Does the portrayal of Benjamin as a “ravenous wolf” in Genesis 49:27 conflict with other biblical accounts or historical evidence about the tribe’s character?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">And the Spirit of God came upon Saul.</span>--Nothing, perhaps, could have moved Saul so deeply as this news respecting the distress of Jabesh-gilead; he was affected not merely by the disgrace to Israel over which the Eternal had so lately directed him to be anointed king, but by the sore peril which menaced the ancient friend and ally of his tribe. On Saul's heart, thus prepared for action, the Holy Spirit fell, and endued him with extraordinary wisdom, valour, and power for the great and difficult work which lay before him.<p>We read of the Spirit of the Lord coming upon men like Othniel (<a href="/judges/3-10.htm" title="And the Spirit of the LORD came on him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.">Judges 3:10</a>) and the other great Israelitic judges, who were raised up to be in their day the deliverers of the people; and the immediate result of the Spirit of the Lord coming upon them was to impart new and unusual power to their spirit, power which enabled them successfully to surmount every danger and difficulty which barred the progress of the great work they were specially called upon to do.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the Spirit of God came upon Saul.</span> Rather, <span class="accented">descended mightily</span> upon Saul (see <a href="/1_samuel/10-6.htm">1 Samuel 10:6</a>). No miraculous influence is here meant; far more full of meaning and piety is the lesson so constantly taught in the Book of Judges, that all mighty and noble acts are from God (<a href="/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10</a>; <a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a>; <a href="/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29</a>; <a href="/judges/13-25.htm">Judges 13:25</a>; <a href="/judges/14-6.htm">Judges 14:6</a>; <a href="/judges/15-14.htm">Judges 15:14</a>, etc.). Even the heathen saw in enthusiasm something Divine, for it means the having God within. The energy with which Saul acted was strictly natural, but yet as truly Divine; and it is a sign of the irreligion of modern days that it can see and hear of great and heroic achievements and assign no part in them to God. In the days of Samuel and the judges the whole glory of such acts was ascribed to God. But equally now, whenever men are moved to noble acts, it is "the breath of God" that descends upon them and inspires them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/11-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When Saul heard</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּשָׁמְע֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(kə·šā·mə·‘ōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֵ֑לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">words,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדְּבָרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(had·də·ḇā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Spirit</span><br /><span class="heb">רֽוּחַ־</span> <span class="translit">(rū·aḥ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rushed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּצְלַ֤ח</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiṣ·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6743.htm">Strong's 6743: </a> </span><span class="str2">To push forward</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֔וּל</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he burned with great anger.</span><br /><span class="heb">אַפּ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’ap·pōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/11-6.htm">1 Samuel 11:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/11-6.htm">1 Samuel 11:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/11-6.htm">1 Samuel 11:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/11-6.htm">1 Samuel 11:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/11-6.htm">1 Samuel 11:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/11-6.htm">1 Samuel 11:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/11-6.htm">1 Samuel 11:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/11-6.htm">1 Samuel 11:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/11-6.htm">1 Samuel 11:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/11-6.htm">1 Samuel 11:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/11-6.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 11:6 The Spirit of God came mightily (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/11-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 11:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 11:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/11-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 11:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 11:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>