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The Contagion of Fear
Commentators suggest the army's crippling fear was a direct reflection of their king's spiritual state. Saul's 'dull, cowardly torpor,' resulting from his disobedience, had infected his soldiers. This serves as a powerful reminder of how a leader's spiritual health and faithfulness can profoundly impact the courage and morale of those they lead.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 17:24
19th Century
Bishop
Fled from him, and were sore afraid. —The student of history can hardly understand this great fear of a giant Philistine …
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 17:24
17th Century
Pastor
And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man
Even as it should seem before they heard him; knowing who he was, a…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 17:12–30
17th Century
Minister
Jesse little thought of sending his son to the army at that critical juncture; but the wise God orders actions and affairs to serve his designs. In…