1 Samuel 11:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Saul heard this news, the Spirit of God came upon him, and he became very angry.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's Spirit filled Saul with righteous anger when he heard about his people being threatened.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes after the Ammonites threatened to gouge out the right eyes of the people of Jabesh-gilead as a condition for peace. Saul, Israel's newly anointed king, received this disturbing news about his fellow Israelites being terrorized. The Spirit of God empowering Saul represents divine approval and strength for him to act as Israel's deliverer and military leader.

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