And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.
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4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsAnd the Spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger.
And the Spirit of God doth prosper over Saul, in his hearing these words, and his anger burneth greatly,
And the Spirit ofGod came upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament1 Samuel — The transition from judges to monarchy. Samuel rises as prophet-judge; Israel demands a king; Saul rises and is rejected; David is anointed in obscurity and flees across the wilderness. Three lives overlapping — the prophetic-judicial-royal handoff.
- Author
- Traditionally Samuel (with additions after his death by Nathan and Gad — cf. 1 Chr 29:29)
- Date
- Events c. 1050–1010 BC; compilation during the early monarchy