1 Samuel 17:1-3

Good News Translation

Goliath Challenges the Israelites

17 The Philistines gathered for battle in Socoh, a town in Judah; they camped at a place called Ephes Dammim, between Socoh and Azekah. ² Saul and the Israelites assembled and camped in Elah Valley, where they got ready to fight the Philistines. ³ The Philistines lined up on one hill and the Israelites on another, with a valley between them.