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1 Samuel 11:6
ESV And the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled.
NIV When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came powerfully upon him, and he burned with anger.
NASB Then the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and he became very angry.
CSB When Saul heard these words, the Spirit of God suddenly came powerfully on him, and his anger burned furiously.
NLT Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he became very angry.
KJV And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.
NKJV Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard this news, and his anger was greatly aroused.

What does 1 Samuel 11:6 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on 1 Samuel chapter 11, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
First Samuel 11:1–11 follows the selection of Saul as Israel's king with a sudden attack on an Israelite city. The king of the Ammonites will only spare Jabesh-gilead if the people allow him to gouge out their right eyes. Saul, empowered by the Holy Spirit, rallies all of Israel to go to battle with him. The huge Israelite army musters near Jabesh and attacks the Ammonite camp before dawn. The Ammonites are slaughtered, and the survivors run for their lives. Jabesh-gilead is saved.
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Chapter Summary
Saul calls for all Israelites to join him in battle against the Ammonites who have laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. Nahash, the Ammonite king, has threatened to gouge out the right eyes of the people of Jabesh if they want a treaty with him. Instead, Saul arrives with an enormous Israelite army and slaughters the Ammonites. Samuel calls for the nation to gather at Gilgal for a religious celebration; there, they officially reaffirm Saul's rule as Israel's king.
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