1 Samuel 17:11 meaning and explanation
On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid.
1 Samuel 17:11, Berean Standard Bible
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Goliath has just shouted his challenge across the Valley of Elah, offering single combat to decide the war: one Israelite against him, winner takes the loser's people as servants. Saul is king, the tallest man in Israel and the one who should answer, yet he and the whole army are shattered.
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