Translations
Original
Notes
The Philistines were a constant threat during Saul’s rule (see 1 Samuel 14:47–52).
Socoh in Judah was 22.5 kilometers (14 miles) west of Bethlehem, near Philistine land.
Azekah was a few kilometers northwest of Socoh (the exact location of Ephes-dammim is unknown). The Philistines were invading Israelite territory.
Events
People
Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Places
Azekah: Judean town, site of battles and sieges Ephes-dammim: Place where the Philistines and Israelites fought; Goliath's challenge Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan Socoh: Town in Judah; site of David's battle with Goliath
Glossary
Achish Azekah Ephes-Dammim Giants Goliath Philistia, Philistines Psalm 151 Samuel, Books of First and Second Shocho, Shochoh, Shoco Soco (Place), Socoh Warfare
Topics
Azekah: A Town of Judah Boasting: Goliath David: King of Israel: Kills Goliath Ephes-Dammin: A Place in the Territory of the Tribe of Judah Goliath: Defied Armies of Israel and is Killed by David Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Goliath Killed Pas-Dammim: Called Ephes-Dammim In Philistines: Their Champion, Goliath, Killed by David Saul: King of Israel: Defeats the Philistines After Goliath is Killed by David Socoh: Also Called Shocho, Shochoh, Shoco, Sochoh: A City of the Tribe of Judah Suffering: Goliath for the Philistines The Philistines: Character of Warlike The Philistines: Defeated Israel at Ephesdammim and Pursued to Ekron