And they told him the tidings of the men of Jabesh — the people recount to Saul the desperate situation facing Jabesh-gilead, repeating the news they have just learned. and the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was kindled greatly — at that moment, 'the Spirit of God' (ruach elohim) comes upon Saul with power. The phrase 'his anger was kindled greatly' (yiḥar lo af me'od, his nose burned greatly) indicates that Saul experiences righteous wrath—not personal fury but anger at injustice and the threat to Israel. This parallels earlier descriptions of the Spirit's power (10:6, 10).

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