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

And the spirit of the Lord came upon Saul, when he had heard these words, and his anger was exceedingly kindled.

And the Spirit of God doth prosper over Saul, in his hearing these words, and his anger burneth greatly,

And at their words, the spirit of God came on Saul with power, and he became very angry.

And the Spirit of the Lord rose up within Saul when he had heard these words, and his fury was enraged exceedingly.

This time the Spirit of God came upon him, as upon the Judges before him, as a Spirit of supernatural energy and power.

The Spirit of God came upon Saul - He felt himself strongly excited to attempt the relief of his brethren.
And his anger was kindled greatly - I believe this means no more than that his courage was greatly excited, he felt himself strong for fight, and confident of success.

And the Spirit of God (c) came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.
(c) God gave him the spirit of strength and courage to go against this tyrant.

And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings,.... And filled him with pity and compassion to the inhabitants of Jabesh, and with wisdom and prudence, and set his thoughts at work to contrive ways and means for their relief, and with fortitude, courage, and resolution, to attempt their deliverance; so the Targum,"the spirit of fortitude from the Lord dwelt on Saul:''and his anger was kindled greatly; against Nahash the Ammonite for insulting Israel, and threatening to use the inhabitants of Jabesh in such a cruel manner.

When the report of the messengers had been communicated to him, "the Spirit of Jehovah came upon him, and his anger was kindled greatly," sc., at the shame which the Ammonites had resolved to bring upon all Israel.