Fear in the Philistine camp

6When the Philistines heard the sound of the shouting, they said, “What is this great sound of shouting in the camp of the Hebrews?” And they knew that the ark of Yahweh had come into the camp.

7The Philistines were afraid, for they said, “God has come into the camp.” And they said, “Woe to us! For nothing like this has happened before.”

8Woe to us! Who can deliver us from the hand of these mighty gods? These are the gods who struck Egypt with every plague in the wilderness.

9Be strong and be men, O Philistines, lest you become servants to the Hebrews as they have been to you. Be men and fight!