1 Samuel 17:1-4 ▼

1 The Philistines now mustered their army for battle and camped between Socoh in Judah and Azekah at Ephes-dammim.

2 Saul countered by gathering his Israelite troops near the valley of Elah.

3 So the Philistines and Israelites faced each other on opposite hills, with the valley between them.

4 Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall!