1 Samuel 11:6

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

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Interpretation

The first fruit of Saul's government was the rescue of Jabesh-gilead from the Ammonites. To save their lives, men will part with liberty, and even consent to have their eyes put out; is it then no wisdom to part with that sin which is as dear to us as our right eye, rather than to be cast into hell-fire?

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This thought runs through 1 Samuel 11:5-9.

1 Samuel 11:5 1 Samuel 11:6 1 Samuel 11:7 1 Samuel 11:8 1 Samuel 11:9

Glossary

Saul Person: Asked for. (1. ) A king of Edom ( Gen. 36:37 , 38); called Shaul in 1 Chr. 1:48 .