Translations
Modern
They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines.”
Traditional
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Literal
And Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Latin
Saul autem, et illi, et omnes filii Israël, in Valle terebinthi pugnabant adversum Philisthiim.
Original
Hebrew
English
They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines.”
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Places
Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan Valley of Elah: Site of David's victory over Goliath
Glossary
Achish David Elah, Valley of Eliab Giants Goliath Helmet Psalm 151 Samuel, Books of First and Second Warfare
Topics
Armies: March in Ranks: Champions Fight Instead of Championship: Goliath and David Elah: A Valley where David Killed Goliath Jesse: Sons in Saul's Army Valleys: Often the Scenes of Great Contests