The Hebrew soldiers took one look at the giant, turned, and fled, swarming up the steep slope to their fortifications, scrambling and tearing at the earth to help climb. Fear fell over the camp. David glanced at his brothers and saw it in their faces too.
I never thought it before, but I wonder if God increased everyone's fear. It wouldn't be normal for any not to be afraid, so God could have just increased it enough to prevent anyone from attacking Goliath. That would assure that the job would go to David.
