It is the Lord who goes before you; he will be with you and will never fail you or forsake you. So do not fear or be dismayed.” The Reading of the Law.
Whom did you dread and fear, that you told lies, And me you did not remember nor take to heart? Am I to keep silent and conceal, while you show no fear of me?
When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their leaders went up against Israel. Hearing this, the Israelites became afraid of the Philistines