1 Samuel 17:24 cpdv — Then all the Israelites, when they had seen the man, fled from his face, fearing him greatly.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— 1 Samuel 17:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

21

For Israel had positioned their troops, but the Philistines also had prepared themselves against them.

22

Then, leaving the items that he had brought under the hand of the keeper of baggage, David ran to the place of the conflict. And he was asking if all was going well with his brothers.

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And while he was still speaking with them, there appeared the man of spurious descent, whose name was Goliath, the Philistine of Gath, ascending from the camp of the Philistines. And he was speaking in these same words, which David heard.

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

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And someone of Israel said: “Have you seen this man, who has risen up. For he ascended in order to reproach Israel. Therefore, the man who will strike him down, the king will enrich with great wealth, and will give to him his daughter, and will cause his father’s house to be free of tribute in Israel.”

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And David spoke to the men who were standing with him, saying: “What will be given to the man who will have struck down this Philistine, and who will have taken away the disgrace from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should reproach the soldiers of the living God?”

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Then the people repeated to him the same words, saying, “These things shall be given to the man who will have struck him down.”

1 Samuel 17:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:24 say?
1 Samuel 17:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then all the Israelites, when they had seen the man, fled from his face, fearing him greatly. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 17:24 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 17:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 24.
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 17:24.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 17:24 in?
1 Samuel 17:24 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 17:24?
1 Samuel 17:24 reads (CPDV): “Then all the Israelites, when they had seen the man, fled from his face, fearing him greatly. ” 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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