1 Samuel 11:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 11:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 11:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 11:6 — KJV
“And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.”
— 1 Samuel 11:6 (KJV)
1 Samuel 11:6 in Context — About the Book of 1 Samuel
1 Samuel traces Israel's shift from judges to kings through three lives: Samuel the prophet, Saul the rejected king, and David the shepherd anointed in secret. It is rich with prayer — Hannah's desperate plea for a child opens the book and becomes a template for praying through tears.
Cross-References for 1 Samuel 11:6
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 11:6: came, heard, those
“Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 11:6: heard, anger, kindled
“And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. spoil: or, apparel”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 11:6: spirit, came, anger
“Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 11:6: came, heard, anger
“And his daughter in law, Phinehas' wife, was with child, near to be delivered: and when she heard the tidings that the ark of God was taken, and that her father in law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and travailed; for her pains came upon her. be delivered: or, cry out came: Heb. were turned”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 11:6: god, came, heard
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