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Berean Standard Bible

“On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid.”

1 Samuel 17:11

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The Philistines and Israel face each other in the Valley of Elah. For forty days Goliath has challenged Israel to send a champion to fight him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Saul and all Israel, hearing those words of the Philistine, were troubled and full of fear.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y oyendo Saúl y todo Israel estas palabras del Filisteo, conturbáronse, y tuvieron gran miedo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando Saúl y el ejército israelita escucharon esto, se sintieron desfallecer de temor.

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