# I challenge the ranks of Israel

"I challenge the army of Israel"

# all Israel

This refers to the Israelite soldiers who were there.

# they were discouraged and greatly afraid

The words "discouraged" and "greatly afraid" mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of their fear. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/philistines]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/israel]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/saul]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/fear]]