KJV ORIGINAL
And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Saul saw the Philistine army, he was terrified, and his heart shook with great fear.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows King Saul experiencing overwhelming fear when he sees the enemy army approaching for battle.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs near the end of Saul's reign as Israel's first king, when the Philistines had gathered a massive army to fight against Israel. Saul had been rejected by God due to his disobedience, and he no longer received divine guidance or felt God's presence with him. This left him feeling abandoned and powerless when facing his enemies.
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