1 Samuel 17:11 nasb — When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.

NASB

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

— 1 Samuel 17:11, NASB

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

8

He stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel and said to them, "Why do you come out to draw up in battle array? Am I not the Philistine and you servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves and let him come down to me.

9

"If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will become your servants; but if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall become our servants and serve us."

10

Again the Philistine said, "I defy the ranks of Israel this day; give me a man that we may fight together."

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

12

Now David was the son of the Ephrathite of Bethlehem in Judah, whose name was Jesse, and he had eight sons. And Jesse was old in the days of Saul, advanced in years among men.

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The three older sons of Jesse had gone after Saul to the battle. And the names of his three sons who went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and the second to him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.

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David was the youngest. Now the three oldest followed Saul,

1 Samuel 17:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:11 say?
1 Samuel 17:11 in the NASB reads: “When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.”
Where is 1 Samuel 17:11 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 17:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 11.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 17:11.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 17:11 in?
1 Samuel 17:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 17:11?
1 Samuel 17:11 reads (NASB): “When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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