- Bible
- 1 Samuel
- Chapter 17
- Verse 11
1 Samuel 17:11
“When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine,.... For they were delivered with such a tone and strength…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Saul and all Israel - were dismayed - They saw no man able to accept the challenge.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 17:1-11
It was not long ago that the Philistines were soundly beaten, and put to the worse, before Israel, and they would have…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 17:4-11
Goliath's Challenge
4. a champion Lit. " The (well-known) man of the interspaces," or "interval between two camps" (Gr.…
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