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When Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart trembled greatly.
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Fear's Spiritual Roots
Commentators agree that Saul's great fear was not just a reaction to the size of the Philistine army. Its true source was spiritual. Scholars explain that Saul's terror stemmed from his guilty conscience and the deep awareness that God had forsaken him because of his persistent disobedience. As one commentator puts it, 'Troubles are terrors to the children of disobedience.'
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19th Century
Anglican
He was afraid. —There is no doubt that Saul was discouraged when he viewed the enemy’s ranks from the eminence of Gilboa. They wer…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines From the mountains of Gilboa, where he had pitched his camp:
Presbyterian
David could not refuse Achish without danger. If he promised assistance, and then stood neutral, or went over to the Israelites, he would behave wi…
