1 Samuel 17:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid.”
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“On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And when Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Saul heareth--and all Israel--these words of the Philistine, and they are broken down and greatly afraid.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Samuel 17:11 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 31:8The 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 1:9Have 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.”
- 1 Samuel 13:7Some Hebrews even crossed the Jordan into the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul, however, remained at Gilgal, and all his troops were quaking in fear.
- 1 Samuel 21:13So he changed his behavior before them and feigned madness in their hands; he scratched on the doors of the gate and let his saliva run down his beard.
- Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
- Psalms 118:6The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- Proverbs 28:1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
- Isaiah 51:12“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?
- Isaiah 57:11Whom 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?
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