1 Samuel 17:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 17:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 17:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 17:11 — KJV
“When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.”
— 1 Samuel 17:11 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17:11 in Context — About the Book of 1 Samuel
1 Samuel traces Israel's shift from judges to kings through three lives: Samuel the prophet, Saul the rejected king, and David the shepherd anointed in secret. It is rich with prayer — Hannah's desperate plea for a child opens the book and becomes a template for praying through tears.
Cross-References for 1 Samuel 17:11
“And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpeh, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 17:11: israel, heard, philistine
“And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 17:11: saul, heard, those
“And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal. was...: Heb. did stink”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 17:11: saul, israel, heard
“And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 17:11: saul, philistine, greatly
“And when Phinehas the priest, and the princes of the congregation and heads of the thousands of Israel which were with him, heard the words that the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the children of Manasseh spake, it pleased them. pleased...: Heb. was good in their eyes”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 17:11: israel, heard, words
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