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Then David ran, and stood over the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath of it, and killed him, and cut off his head therewith. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled.
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The Ripple Effect of Victory
Commentators explain that the fall of one man had a massive psychological impact. The Philistines, who had staked everything on their champion, were seized with panic and fled. Conversely, the Israelites were emboldened, realizing God was fighting for them. This shows how a single, faith-filled victory can inspire God's people and demoralize the opposition.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Champion - This is a different word from the one translated this way in 1 Samuel 17:4 and 1 Samuel 17:23; a better t…
19th Century
Anglican
And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled. —The Philistines had agreed to consider this single combat as decisive. <…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore David ran and stood upon the Philistine Upon his carcass, as it lay prostrate on the ground, and trampled …
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