1 Samuel 28:5

And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 28:5

BSB
When Saul saw the Philistine army, he was afraid and trembled violently.
AKJV
And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled.
CPDV
And Saul saw the camp of the Philistines, and he was afraid, and his heart was exceedingly terrified.
ERV
And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart trembled greatly.
NHEB
When Saul saw the army of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart trembled greatly.
SMT
And Saul will see the camp of the rovers, and he will fear and his heart will tremble greatly.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 28:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 28:5
Summary
Leader experiences paralyzing terror at military opposition
Place
Gilboa
Event
Saul encounters overwhelming fear
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative