Verse 6
6. The Spirit of God came upon Saul As it came on the ancient judges. See the marginal references. As the judges of former times had undertaken their great exploits by special inspiration from the Almighty, so also Saul. When he departed from Samuel, that prophet told him after certain signs came to pass to follow the openings of Providence, (see note on 1 Samuel 10:7,) and here was presented a manifest occasion for him to rise in the dignity of his power and his royal office, and call the nation to arms.
His anger was kindled greatly At the thought that the children of Ammon would dare threaten Israel with such barbarity.
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