1 Samuel 11
The Ammonites were going to war with the Israelite town of Jabesh, but the citizens of Jabesh asked for 7 days before they invaded. The King of Ammon agreed, so they sent word to Saul. "The Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he became very angry". Saul mobilized 300,000 men from Israel and sent word to Jabesh that he would be there to rescue them soon. The ammonites were wiped out by Saul's army, but Saul gave God the glory, saying "today the Lord has rescued Israel". Then Samuel addressed the people again and before the Lord they affirmed Saul as their king and "all the Israelites were filled with joy".