1 Samuel 17:24

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

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 17:24

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Then all the Israelites, when they had seen the man, fled from his face, fearing him greatly.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And every man of Israel in their seeing the man, will flee from his face, and they will fear greatly.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 17:24

AndallthemenH376Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinewhentheysawH7200VerbthemanH376Noun Masculine fledH5127VerbfromhimH6440Noun MasculineandweresoreH3966 afraidH3372Verb

Commentary for 1 Samuel 17:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 17:24

Summary

Soldiers flee in extreme fear from opponent

Place

Valley of Elah

Event

Army flees in fear

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC