1 Samuel 11:6

Translations

Modern

When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger.

Traditional

And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.

Literal

And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was kindled greatly.

Latin

Et insilivit spiritus Domini in Saul cum audisset verba hæc, et iratus est furor ejus nimis.

Original

Hebrew

English

When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger.

Notes

1 Samuel 11:1–15

Saul became king after winning a battle, which was why the people wanted a king (1 Samuel 8:20).

1 Samuel 10:26–11:13

Saul showed he could lead by handling opposition and saving the town of Jabesh-gilead.

1 Samuel 9:1–11:15

Saul became powerful through three main events:

Samuel secretly anointed him (1 Samuel 9:1–10:16).
He was chosen by casting lots (1 Samuel 10:17–27).
He defeated the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11:1–15).

Theme notes and profiles

Moab and Ammon Samuel Saul The Spirit’s Presence

Events

Reign of Saul

Related verses

1 Samuel 10:10
When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied along with them.
Judges 6:34
So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.
1 Samuel 16:13
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.
Judges 3:10
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.
Judges 13:25
And the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him at Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.
Judges 14:6
…and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done.
Judges 11:29
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.
Numbers 12:3
Now Moses was a very humble man, more so than any man on the face of the earth.
Ephesians 4:26
“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,
Exodus 32:19
As Moses approached the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, he burned with anger and threw the tablets out of his hands, shattering them at the base of the mountain.
Mark 3:5
Jesus looked around at them with anger and sorrow at their hardness of heart. Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored.

People

Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Glossary

Ammon, Ammonites Gilead (Place) Jabesh, Jabesh-Gilead (Place) Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Spirit of God Theocracy Warfare

Topics

Decision: Ruth Jabesh-Gilead: Beseiged by the Ammonites Kings: had Power to Make War and Peace Nahash: An Ammonite King: Defeated by Saul at Jabesh-Gilead

1 Samuel 11:6

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