1. 1 Samuel 11:6 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

How does the Spirit work to influence Saul?

1 Samuel 11:6 (ESV)

6 And the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled.

The deliverance of Jabesh ultimately comes about because of the Spirit’s power. Saul is presented as a super-judge, the Spirit rushing upon him (1 Samuel 10:6, 1 Samuel 10:10; 1 Samuel 11:6) as it did for Samson (Judges 14:6, Judges 14:19; Judges 15:14),1 as well as Othniel (Judges 3:1), Gideon (Judges 6:34), and Jephtah (Judges 11:29).2 The filling of the Spirit would last until David replaced Saul as king (1 Samuel 16:13–14).3