1 Samuel 17:24

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

When all the men of Israel saw Goliath, they fled from him in great fear.

American Standard Version (1901)

And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.

Bible in Basic English

And all the men of Israel, when they saw him, went in flight, overcome with fear.

Free Bible Version

All the Israelite soldiers ran away when they saw him because they were terribly afraid.

King James (Authorized) Version

And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.

Translation for Translators

When all the Israeli soldiers saw Goliath, they were terrified and started to ran away.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When all the men of Israel saw the man, they fled from him and were very afraid.

Noah Webster Bible

And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were exceedingly afraid.

World English Bible

All the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him and were terrified.

Young's Literal Translation

and all the men of Israel when they see the man flee from his presence, and are greatly afraid.

Context

David Accepts the Challenge

²³And as he was speaking with them, suddenly the champion named Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, came forward from the Philistines and shouted his usual words, which David also heard.²⁴When all the men of Israel saw Goliath, they fled from him in great fear.

Summary

In this verse, the Israelites are filled with fear and dismay as they witness Goliath, the Philistine champion, challenging them to send a man to fight him. The immense size and strength of Goliath intimidate the Israelite army, causing them to retreat in fear. This sets the stage for the entrance of David, who later defeats Goliath with faith in God, demonstrating that victory comes not through human strength but through trust in the Lord. 1 Samuel 17:24 highlights the contrast between human fear and divine courage, showcasing the power of God to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man,.... Even as it should seem before they heard him; knowing who he was, and what he was about to say, having seen and heard him forty days running: fled from him, and were sore afraid; it is pretty much a whole army should be afraid of one man, and flee from him; they must be greatly forsaken of God, and given up by him, see Deu 32:30; but perhaps they were not so much afraid of personal danger from him, as that they could not bear to hear his blasphemy.

1 Samuel 17:24

David Accepts the Challenge

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Berean Standard Bible

When all the men of Israel saw Goliath, they fled from him in great fear.

American Standard Version (1901)

And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.

Bible in Basic English

And all the men of Israel, when they saw him, went in flight, overcome with fear.

Free Bible Version

All the Israelite soldiers ran away when they saw him because they were terribly afraid.

King James (Authorized) Version

And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.

Translation for Translators

When all the Israeli soldiers saw Goliath, they were terrified and started to ran away.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When all the men of Israel saw the man, they fled from him and were very afraid.

Noah Webster Bible

And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were exceedingly afraid.

World English Bible

All the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him and were terrified.

Young's Literal Translation

and all the men of Israel when they see the man flee from his presence, and are greatly afraid.