1 Samuel 17:2

New American Bible - revised edition

Saul and the Israelites rallied and camped in the valley of the Elah, drawing up their battle line to meet the Philistines.

Cross References

1 Samuel 17:19

Saul and your brothers, together with all Israel, are at war with the Philistines in the valley of the Elah.”

1 Samuel 17:3

The Philistines were stationed on one hill and the Israelites on an opposite hill, with a valley between them.

1 Samuel 21:10

The priest replied: “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here wrapped in a garment behind an ephod. If you wish to take it, do so; there is no sword here except that one.” “There is none like it,” David cried, “give it to me!” David a Fugitive.

1 Samuel 21:9

David then asked Ahimelech: “Do you have a spear or a sword on hand? I brought along neither my sword nor my weapons, because the king’s business was urgent.”