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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
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Good News Translation
1 Samuel 11:6
When Saul heard this, the spirit of God took control of him, and he became furious.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When Saul heard these words, the Spirit of God suddenly came powerfully on him, and his anger burned furiously.
When Saul heard these words, the Spirit of God suddenly came powerfully on him, and his anger burned furiously.
Hebrew Names Version
The Spirit of God came mightily on Sha'ul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
The Spirit of God came mightily on Sha'ul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
King James Version
And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.
And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.
Lexham English Bible
Then the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and he became very angry.
Then the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and he became very angry.
English Standard Version
And the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled.
And the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled.
New Century Version
When Saul heard their words, God's Spirit rushed upon him with power, and he became very angry.
When Saul heard their words, God's Spirit rushed upon him with power, and he became very angry.
New English Translation
The Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and he became very angry.
The Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and he became very angry.
Amplified Bible
The Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily when he heard these words, and he became extremely angry.
The Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily when he heard these words, and he became extremely angry.
New American Standard Bible
Then the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and he became very angry.
Then the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and he became very angry.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then the Spirit of God came vpon Saul, when he heard those tidings, and he was exceeding angrie,
Then the Spirit of God came vpon Saul, when he heard those tidings, and he was exceeding angrie,
Legacy Standard Bible
Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily when he heard these words, and he burned with anger exceedingly.
Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily when he heard these words, and he burned with anger exceedingly.
Contemporary English Version
Then the Spirit of God suddenly took control of Saul and made him furious.
Then the Spirit of God suddenly took control of Saul and made him furious.
Complete Jewish Bible
The Spirit of God fell on Sha'ul when he heard this; blazing furiously with anger,
The Spirit of God fell on Sha'ul when he heard this; blazing furiously with anger,
Darby Translation
And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
Easy-to-Read Version
Saul listened to their story. Then God's Spirit came on him with great power. Saul became very angry.
Saul listened to their story. Then God's Spirit came on him with great power. Saul became very angry.
George Lamsa Translation
And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
Literal Translation
And the Spirit of God came powerfully on Saul when he heard these words, and his anger glowed greatly.
And the Spirit of God came powerfully on Saul when he heard these words, and his anger glowed greatly.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then came the sprete of God vpon him, whan he had herde these wordes, and his wrath was sore moued,
Then came the sprete of God vpon him, whan he had herde these wordes, and his wrath was sore moued,
American Standard Version
And the Spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
And the Spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
Bible in Basic English
And at their words, the spirit of God came on Saul with power, and he became very angry.
And at their words, the spirit of God came on Saul with power, and he became very angry.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the spirite of God came vpon Saul when he heard those tydinges, & he was exceeding angrie.
And the spirite of God came vpon Saul when he heard those tydinges, & he was exceeding angrie.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
And the spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
King James Version (1611)
And the Spirit of God came vpon Saul, when he heard those tydings, and his anger was kindled greatly.
And the Spirit of God came vpon Saul, when he heard those tydings, and his anger was kindled greatly.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the Spirit of the Lord came upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled against them.
And the Spirit of the Lord came upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled against them.
English Revised Version
And the spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
And the spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
Berean Standard Bible
When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger.
When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the Spirit of the Lord skippide in to Saul, whanne he hadde herd these wordis, and his woodnesse was `wrooth greetli.
And the Spirit of the Lord skippide in to Saul, whanne he hadde herd these wordis, and his woodnesse was `wrooth greetli.
Young's Literal Translation
And the Spirit of God doth prosper over Saul, in his hearing these words, and his anger burneth greatly,
And the Spirit of God doth prosper over Saul, in his hearing these words, and his anger burneth greatly,
Update Bible Version
And the Spirit of God came mightily on Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was greatly kindled.
And the Spirit of God came mightily on Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was greatly kindled.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.
And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.
World English Bible
The Spirit of God came mightily on Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
The Spirit of God came mightily on Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
New King James Version
Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard this news, and his anger was greatly aroused.
Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard this news, and his anger was greatly aroused.
New Living Translation
Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he became very angry.
Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he became very angry.
New Life Bible
The Spirit of God came upon Saul with power when he heard this news, and he became very angry.
The Spirit of God came upon Saul with power when he heard this news, and he became very angry.
New Revised Standard
And the spirit of God came upon Saul in power when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled.
And the spirit of God came upon Saul in power when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And the Spirit of God came suddenly upon Saul, when he heard these words, - and his anger raged furiously.
And the Spirit of God came suddenly upon Saul, when he heard these words, - and his anger raged furiously.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Spirit of the Lord came upon Saul, when he had heard these words, and his anger was exceedingly kindled.
And the Spirit of the Lord came upon Saul, when he had heard these words, and his anger was exceedingly kindled.
Revised Standard Version
And the spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled.
And the spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled.
THE MESSAGE
The Spirit of God came on Saul when he heard the report and he flew into a rage. He grabbed the yoke of oxen and butchered them on the spot. He sent the messengers throughout Israel distributing the bloody pieces with this message: "Anyone who refuses to join up with Saul and Samuel, let this be the fate of his oxen!" The terror of God seized the people, and they came out, one and all, not a laggard among them. Saul took command of the people at Bezek. There were 300,000 men from Israel, another 30,000 from Judah. Saul instructed the messengers, "Tell this to the folk in Jabesh Gilead: ‘Help is on the way. Expect it by noon tomorrow.'" The messengers set straight off and delivered their message. Elated, the people of Jabesh Gilead sent word to Nahash: "Tomorrow we'll give ourselves up. You can deal with us on your terms." Long before dawn the next day, Saul had strategically placed his army in three groups. At first light they broke into the enemy camp and slaughtered Ammonites until noon. Those who were left ran for their lives, scattering every which way. The people came to Samuel then and said, "Where are those men who said, ‘Saul is not fit to rule over us'? Hand them over. We'll kill them!" But Saul said, "Nobody is going to be executed this day. This is the day God saved Israel! Come, let's go to Gilgal and there reconsecrate the kingship." They all trooped out to Gilgal. Before God , they crowned Saul king at Gilgal. And there they worshiped, sacrificing peace offerings. Saul and all Israel celebrated magnificently.
The Spirit of God came on Saul when he heard the report and he flew into a rage. He grabbed the yoke of oxen and butchered them on the spot. He sent the messengers throughout Israel distributing the bloody pieces with this message: "Anyone who refuses to join up with Saul and Samuel, let this be the fate of his oxen!" The terror of God seized the people, and they came out, one and all, not a laggard among them. Saul took command of the people at Bezek. There were 300,000 men from Israel, another 30,000 from Judah. Saul instructed the messengers, "Tell this to the folk in Jabesh Gilead: ‘Help is on the way. Expect it by noon tomorrow.'" The messengers set straight off and delivered their message. Elated, the people of Jabesh Gilead sent word to Nahash: "Tomorrow we'll give ourselves up. You can deal with us on your terms." Long before dawn the next day, Saul had strategically placed his army in three groups. At first light they broke into the enemy camp and slaughtered Ammonites until noon. Those who were left ran for their lives, scattering every which way. The people came to Samuel then and said, "Where are those men who said, ‘Saul is not fit to rule over us'? Hand them over. We'll kill them!" But Saul said, "Nobody is going to be executed this day. This is the day God saved Israel! Come, let's go to Gilgal and there reconsecrate the kingship." They all trooped out to Gilgal. Before God , they crowned Saul king at Gilgal. And there they worshiped, sacrificing peace offerings. Saul and all Israel celebrated magnificently.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily when he heard these words, and he became very angry.
Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily when he heard these words, and he became very angry.
Contextual Overview
5 Saul was just then coming in from the field with his oxen, and he asked, "What's wrong? Why is everyone crying?" They told him what the messengers from Jabesh had reported. 6 When Saul heard this, the spirit of God took control of him, and he became furious. 7 He took two oxen, cut them in pieces, and had messengers carry the pieces throughout the land of Israel with this warning: "Whoever does not follow Saul and Samuel into battle will have this done to his oxen!" The people of Israel were afraid of what the Lord might do, and all of them, without exception, came out together. 8 Saul gathered them at Bezek: there were 300,000 from Israel and 30,000 from Judah. 9 They said to the messengers from Jabesh, "Tell your people that before noon tomorrow they will be rescued." When the people of Jabesh received the message, they were overjoyed 10 and said to Nahash, "Tomorrow we will surrender to you, and you can do with us whatever you wish." 11 That night Saul divided his men into three groups, and at dawn the next day they rushed into the enemy camp and attacked the Ammonites. By noon they had slaughtered them. The survivors scattered, each man running off by himself.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Spirit of God: 1 Samuel 10:10, 1 Samuel 16:13, Judges 3:10, Judges 6:34, Judges 11:29, Judges 13:25, Judges 14:6
his anger: Exodus 32:19, Numbers 12:3, Mark 3:5, Ephesians 4:26
Reciprocal: Judges 11:5 - to fetch Judges 14:19 - the Spirit 1 Samuel 16:14 - the Spirit 1 Samuel 20:13 - he hath been with my father Psalms 36:3 - he hath
Cross-References
Genesis 3:22
Then the Lord God said, "Now these human beings have become like one of us and have knowledge of what is good and what is bad. They must not be allowed to take fruit from the tree that gives life, eat it, and live forever."
Then the Lord God said, "Now these human beings have become like one of us and have knowledge of what is good and what is bad. They must not be allowed to take fruit from the tree that gives life, eat it, and live forever."
Genesis 6:5
When the Lord saw how wicked everyone on earth was and how evil their thoughts were all the time,
When the Lord saw how wicked everyone on earth was and how evil their thoughts were all the time,
Genesis 8:21
The odor of the sacrifice pleased the Lord , and he said to himself, "Never again will I put the earth under a curse because of what people do; I know that from the time they are young their thoughts are evil. Never again will I destroy all living beings, as I have done this time.
The odor of the sacrifice pleased the Lord , and he said to himself, "Never again will I put the earth under a curse because of what people do; I know that from the time they are young their thoughts are evil. Never again will I destroy all living beings, as I have done this time.
Genesis 9:19
These three sons of Noah were the ancestors of all the people on earth.
These three sons of Noah were the ancestors of all the people on earth.
Genesis 11:1
At first, the people of the whole world had only one language and used the same words.
At first, the people of the whole world had only one language and used the same words.
Genesis 11:4
They said, "Now let's build a city with a tower that reaches the sky, so that we can make a name for ourselves and not be scattered all over the earth."
They said, "Now let's build a city with a tower that reaches the sky, so that we can make a name for ourselves and not be scattered all over the earth."
Judges 10:14
Go and cry out to the gods you have chosen. Let them rescue you when you get in trouble."
Go and cry out to the gods you have chosen. Let them rescue you when you get in trouble."
1 Kings 18:27
At noon Elijah started making fun of them: "Pray louder! He is a god! Maybe he is day-dreaming or relieving himself, or perhaps he's gone off on a trip! Or maybe he's sleeping, and you've got to wake him up!"
At noon Elijah started making fun of them: "Pray louder! He is a god! Maybe he is day-dreaming or relieving himself, or perhaps he's gone off on a trip! Or maybe he's sleeping, and you've got to wake him up!"
Ecclesiastes 11:9
Young people, enjoy your youth. Be happy while you are still young. Do what you want to do, and follow your heart's desire. But remember that God is going to judge you for whatever you do.
Young people, enjoy your youth. Be happy while you are still young. Do what you want to do, and follow your heart's desire. But remember that God is going to judge you for whatever you do.
Luke 1:51
He has stretched out his mighty arm and scattered the proud with all their plans.
He has stretched out his mighty arm and scattered the proud with all their plans.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings,.... And filled him with pity and compassion to the inhabitants of Jabesh, and with wisdom and prudence, and set his thoughts at work to contrive ways and means for their relief, and with fortitude, courage, and resolution, to attempt their deliverance; so the Targum,
"the spirit of fortitude from the Lord dwelt on Saul:''
and his anger was kindled greatly; against Nahash the Ammonite for insulting Israel, and threatening to use the inhabitants of Jabesh in such a cruel manner.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
This time the Spirit of God came upon him, as upon the Judges before him, as a Spirit of supernatural energy and power.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Samuel 11:6. The Spirit of God came upon Saul — He felt himself strongly excited to attempt the relief of his brethren.
And his anger was kindled greatly. — I believe this means no more than that his courage was greatly excited - he felt himself strong for fight, and confident of success.
