² Saul and the Israelites assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah^(A) and drew up their battle line to meet the Philistines.

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

¹⁷ When David was told of this, he gathered all Israel^(A) and crossed the Jordan; he advanced against them and formed his battle lines opposite them. David formed his lines to meet the Arameans in battle, and they fought against him.