1 Samuel 17:1-3 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim.

²Saul and the men of Israel assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah, arraying themselves for battle against the Philistines.

³The Philistines stood on one hill and the Israelites stood on another, with the valley between them.

— 1 Samuel 17:1-3

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