When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.
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Verse 11 is found in chapter 17 of 1 Samuel. Goliath’s challenge establishes a confrontation between the Philistine army and Israel. Goliath bases his challenge on his size, armor, and military experience, while the Israelites respond with fear. David has not yet appeared as a fighter, but the narrative prepares the contrast between trust in visible resources and trust in God. Saul, the king previously chosen for his imposing appearance, remains paralyzed before the Philistine warrior. The chapter therefore begins questioning what it truly means to be a courageous king.
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Da Saul und ganz Israel diese Rede des Philisters hörten, entsetzten sie sich und fürchteten sich sehr.
Y oyendo Saúl y todo Israel estas palabras del Filisteo, conturbáronse, y tuvieron gran miedo.
Cuando Saúl y todo Israel oyeron estas palabras del filisteo, se llenaron de consternación y de mucho miedo.
Saül et tout Israël entendirent ces paroles du Philistin, et ils furent effrayés et saisis d'une grande crainte.
Ma Saulle e tutti gli Israeliti, avendo udite queste parole del Filisteo, furono spaventati, ed ebbero gran paura
Ouvindo então Saul e todo o Israel estas palavras do filisteu, espantaram-se, e temeram muito.
掃羅 和 以色列 眾人聽見 非利士 人這些話就驚惶,非常害怕。
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