Then the messengers came (A)to Gibeah of Saul and spoke these words in the hearing of the people, and all the people (B)lifted up their voices and wept.

Now behold, Saul was coming from the field (C)behind the oxen, and [a]he said, “What is the matter with the people that they weep?” So they related to him the words of the men of Jabesh. Then (D)the Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily when he heard these words, and [b]he became very angry.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 11:5 Lit Saul
  2. 1 Samuel 11:6 Lit his anger burned exceedingly