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Berean Standard Bible

“When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger.”

1 Samuel 11:6

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Ammonites threaten the city of Jabesh-gilead with humiliation, and messengers carry the news to Gibeah. Saul is coming in from the field with his oxen when he hears it.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger.

World English Bible (WEB)

God’s Spirit came mightily on Saul when he heard those words, and his anger burned hot.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And at their words, the spirit of God came on Saul with power, and he became very angry.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y el espíritu de Dios arrebató á Saúl en oyendo estas palabras, y encendióse en ira en gran manera.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

el Espíritu de Dios vino poderosamente sobre Saúl, y se enojó mucho.

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