The Philistines were stationed on a hill on one side, and the Israelites were stationed on a hill on the other side. There was a ravine between the two of them.
When he challenged Israel, Jonathan, son of David’s brother Shimei, killed him.
So Saul and the army of Israel assembled and camped in the Elah Valley. They formed a battle line to fight the Philistines.
The Philistine army’s champion came out of their camp. His name was Goliath from Gath. He was ten feet tall.