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    Elah Valley

    אֵלָה+H6010I

    The Elah Valley, where David defeated the Philistine giant Goliath.

    Where the story of Elah Valley happensWhere the gazetteer locates Elah Valley, framed to them: Elah_Valley. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Elah_Valley
    Where the gazetteer locates Elah Valley
    verses
    3
    first named
    1 Samuel 17:2
    last named
    1 Samuel 21:9
    feature
    valley
    coordinates
    31.68°N · 35.00°E
    valley31.68°N · 35.00°E

    Valley of Elah (OpenBible)

    The gazetteer records one identification, and no competing one.

    Description

    Elah Valley in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    The Elah Valley was the location of the memorable confrontation between David and the Philistine champion Goliath (1Samuel 17). The Philistines gathered their armies there to battle against King Saul and the Israelites.

    The valley was situated on the border between Judah and Philistia, near the city of Azekah. It was likely an open area suitable for battle. David, then a young shepherd boy, arrived at the Israelite camp and accepted Goliath's challenge. With a sling and a stone, David struck down Goliath, and the Philistines fled in defeat.

    After this victory, the Elah Valley became famous as the site of David's triumph and the place where he launched his ascent to the throne. The "sword of Goliath" that David took from the fallen giant was kept in Nob, and David later retrieved it when fleeing from Saul (1Sa.21.9).

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    1. 1 Samuel3 verses

      17:217:1921:9

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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