1 Samuel 17:11

Modern

On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid.

Traditional

When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.

Literal

And Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, and they were dismayed and greatly afraid.

Latin

Audiens autem Saul et omnes Israëlitæ sermones Philisthæi hujuscemodi, stupebant, et metuebant nimis.

Hebrew

English

On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid.

Theme notes and profiles

Deuteronomy 31:8
The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Isaiah 57:11
Whom have you dreaded and feared, so that you lied and failed to remember Me or take this to heart? Is it not because I have long been silent that you do not fear Me?
Isaiah 51:12–13
“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
Psalm 27:1
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan