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I challenge the ranks of Israel

This is an insulting boast that challenges any soldier in the army of Israel to battle. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

they were discouraged and greatly afraid

The words "discouraged" and "greatly afraid" mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet)