11 On hearing the Philistine's words, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified.

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 17:11

King James Version

11 When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.

English Standard Version

11 When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.

The Message

11 When Saul and his troops heard the Philistine's challenge, they were terrified and lost all hope.

New King James Version

11 When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.

New Living Translation

11 When Saul and the Israelites heard this, they were terrified and deeply shaken.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:11

Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:1-11

(Read 1 Samuel 17:1-11)

Men so entirely depend upon God in all things, that when he withdraws his help, the most valiant and resolute cannot find their hearts or hands, as daily experience shows.