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Young's Literal Translation
1 Samuel 11:6
And the Spirit of God doth prosper over Saul, in his hearing these words, and his anger burneth greatly,
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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.
Good News Translation
When Saul heard this, the spirit of God took control of him, and he became furious.
When Saul heard this, the spirit of God took control of him, and he became furious.
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.
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 and lo, Saul hath come after the herd out of the field, and Saul saith, `What -- to the people, that they weep?' and they recount to him the words of the men of Jabesh. 6 And the Spirit of God doth prosper over Saul, in his hearing these words, and his anger burneth greatly, 7 and he taketh a couple of oxen, and cutteth them in pieces, and sendeth through all the border of Israel, by the hand of the messengers, saying, `He who is not coming out after Saul and after Samuel -- thus it is done to his oxen;' and the fear of Jehovah falleth on the people, and they come out as one man. 8 And he inspecteth them in Bezek, and the sons of Israel are three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty thousand. 9 And they say to the messengers who are coming, `Thus do ye say to the men of Jabesh-Gilead: To-morrow ye have safety -- by the heat of the sun;' and the messengers come and declare to the men of Jabesh, and they rejoice; 10 and the men of Jabesh say [to the Ammonites], `To-morrow we come out unto you, and ye have done to us according to all that [is] good in your eyes.' 11 And it cometh to pass, on the morrow, that Saul putteth the people in three detachments, and they come into the midst of the camp in the morning-watch, and smite Ammon till the heat of the day; and it cometh to pass that those left are scattered, and there have not been left of them two together.
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
And Jehovah God saith, `Lo, the man was as one of Us, as to the knowledge of good and evil; and now, lest he send forth his hand, and have taken also of the tree of life, and eaten, and lived to the age,' --
And Jehovah God saith, `Lo, the man was as one of Us, as to the knowledge of good and evil; and now, lest he send forth his hand, and have taken also of the tree of life, and eaten, and lived to the age,' --
Genesis 6:5
And Jehovah seeth that abundant [is] the wickedness of man in the earth, and every imagination of the thoughts of his heart only evil all the day;
And Jehovah seeth that abundant [is] the wickedness of man in the earth, and every imagination of the thoughts of his heart only evil all the day;
Genesis 8:21
and Jehovah smelleth the sweet fragrance, and Jehovah saith unto His heart, `I continue not to disesteem any more the ground because of man, though the imagination of the heart of man [is] evil from his youth; and I continue not to smite any more all living, as I have done;
and Jehovah smelleth the sweet fragrance, and Jehovah saith unto His heart, `I continue not to disesteem any more the ground because of man, though the imagination of the heart of man [is] evil from his youth; and I continue not to smite any more all living, as I have done;
Genesis 9:19
These three [are] sons of Noah, and from these hath all the earth been overspread.
These three [are] sons of Noah, and from these hath all the earth been overspread.
Genesis 11:1
And the whole earth is of one pronunciation, and of the same words,
And the whole earth is of one pronunciation, and of the same words,
Genesis 11:4
And they say, `Give help, let us build for ourselves a city and tower, and its head in the heavens, and make for ourselves a name, lest we be scattered over the face of all the earth.'
And they say, `Give help, let us build for ourselves a city and tower, and its head in the heavens, and make for ourselves a name, lest we be scattered over the face of all the earth.'
Judges 10:14
Go and cry unto the gods on which ye have fixed; they -- they save you in the time of your adversity.'
Go and cry unto the gods on which ye have fixed; they -- they save you in the time of your adversity.'
1 Kings 18:27
And it cometh to pass, at noon, that Elijah playeth on them, and saith, `Call with a loud voice, for he [is] a god, for he is meditating, or pursuing, or on a journey; it may be he is asleep, an doth awake.'
And it cometh to pass, at noon, that Elijah playeth on them, and saith, `Call with a loud voice, for he [is] a god, for he is meditating, or pursuing, or on a journey; it may be he is asleep, an doth awake.'
Ecclesiastes 11:9
Rejoice, O young man, in thy childhood, And let thy heart gladden thee in days of thy youth, And walk in the ways of thy heart, And in the sight of thine eyes, And know thou that for all these, Doth God bring thee into judgment.
Rejoice, O young man, in thy childhood, And let thy heart gladden thee in days of thy youth, And walk in the ways of thy heart, And in the sight of thine eyes, And know thou that for all these, Doth God bring thee into judgment.
Luke 1:51
He did powerfully with His arm, He scattered abroad the proud in the thought of their heart,
He did powerfully with His arm, He scattered abroad the proud in the thought of their heart,
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.
