1 Samuel 17:11
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.”1 Samuel 17:11
What Does 1 Samuel 17:11 Mean?
1 Samuel 17:11 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Courage.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 17:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 31:8“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”Joshua 1:9“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”1 Samuel 7:7“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.”1 Samuel 17:24“And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.”Psalms 27:1“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”Proverbs 28:1“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”Isaiah 51:12“I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;”Isaiah 57:11“And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?”
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