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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />David’s brothers were with Saul and the Israelite army at the valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Saul and they and all the men of Israel were in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, <i>were</i> in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now Saul and they and all the men of Israel <i>were</i> in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Saul and they and all the men of Israel are in the Valley of Elah, fighting the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For Saul and they and all the men of Israel are in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For Saul and they and all the men of Israel are in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Saul and they and all the men of Israel are in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now they are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah fighting with the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah fighting with the Philistines.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They're with Saul's army, fighting the Philistines in Elah Valley." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They, along with Saul and all the soldiers of Israel, are in the Elah Valley fighting the Philistines."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />King Saul, your brothers, and all the other Israelites are in Elah Valley fighting the Philistines." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Saul, your brothers, and all the men of Israel are in the valley of Elah fighting with the Philistines." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They are with Saul and the whole Israelite army in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now Saul and they and all the men of Israel were in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, [are] in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel are in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Saul, and they, and every man of Israel, in the valley of Elah, warring with the rovers.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But Saul, and they, and all the children of Israel were in the valley of Terebinth fighting against the Philistines. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But they were in the valley of Terebinth, with Saul and all the sons of Israel, fighting against the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Saul and your brothers, together with all Israel, are at war with the Philistines in the valley of the Elah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now Saul and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Terebinth fighting with the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shaul and all the men of Israel in the valley that is in Temtha were fighting with the Philistines<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, are in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=4795" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">David Accepts the Challenge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>Take also these ten portions of cheese to the commander of their unit. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring back an assurance from them. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: wə·hêm·māh (Conj-w:: Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">They</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: wə·šā·’ūl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">are with Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/6010.htm" title="6010: bə·‘ê·meq (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A vale. From amaq; a vale."></a> <a href="/hebrew/425.htm" title="425: hā·’ê·lāh (N-proper-ms) -- The same as 'elah; Elah, the name of an Edomite, of four Israelites, and also of a place in Palestine.">in the Valley of Elah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: nil·ḥā·mîm (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">fighting</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>So David got up early in the morning, left the flock with a keeper, loaded up, and set out as Jesse had instructed him. He reached the camp as the army was marching out to its position and shouting the battle cry.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-14.htm">1 Samuel 16:14-23</a></span><br />Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him. / Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely a spirit of distress from God is tormenting you. / Let our lord command your servants here to seek out someone who can skillfully play the harp. Whenever the spirit of distress from God is upon you, he is to play it, and you will be well.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-52.htm">1 Samuel 14:52</a></span><br />And the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-5.htm">1 Samuel 13:5</a></span><br />Now the Philistines assembled to fight against Israel with three thousand chariots, six thousand horsemen, and troops as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Michmash, east of Beth-aven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5-7</a></span><br />So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well. / As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-19.htm">1 Samuel 8:19-20</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We must have a king over us. / Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to judge us, to go out before us, and to fight our battles.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-12.htm">1 Samuel 12:12</a></span><br />But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we must have a king to rule over us’—even though the LORD your God was your king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16</a></span><br />“At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him ruler over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a></span><br />Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/11-11.htm">1 Samuel 11:11</a></span><br />The next day Saul organized the troops into three divisions, and during the morning watch they invaded the camp of the Ammonites and slaughtered them, until the hottest part of the day. And the survivors were so scattered that no two of them were left together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-1.htm">1 Samuel 15:1-3</a></span><br />Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD. / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I witnessed what the Amalekites did to the Israelites when they opposed them on their way up from Egypt. / Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-17</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-14</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. / David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">2 Samuel 10:6-19</a></span><br />When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-rehob and Zoba, as well as a thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from Tob. / On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. / The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance of the city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/3-21.htm">2 Kings 3:21-27</a></span><br />Now all the Moabites had heard that the kings had come up to fight against them. So all who could bear arms, young and old, were summoned and stationed at the border. / When they got up early in the morning, the sun was shining on the water, and it looked as red as blood to the Moabites across the way. / “This is blood!” they exclaimed. “The kings have clashed swords and slaughtered one another. Now to the plunder, Moab!” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.</p><p class="hdg">the valley Dr.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-2.htm">Elah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-15.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-2.htm">Terebinths</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-2.htm">Vale</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-3.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/21-9.htm">Elah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-21.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-31.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Terebinths</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-9.htm">Vale</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being ready to battle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Goliath challenges a combat</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">David, sent by his father to visit his brothers, takes the challenge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">Eliab chides him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">He is brought to Saul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-32.htm">shows the reason of his confidence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">and slays the giant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">55. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">Saul takes notice of David</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>They are with Saul and all the men of Israel</b><br>This phrase situates the narrative within the larger context of Israel's ongoing struggle against the Philistines, a recurring enemy throughout the books of Samuel. Saul, the first king of Israel, is leading the Israelite army. This highlights the central role of Saul as a military leader, though his leadership is increasingly questioned due to his disobedience to God (<a href="/1_samuel/15-26.htm">1 Samuel 15:26</a>). The presence of "all the men of Israel" underscores the national significance of this conflict, as the entire nation is represented in this battle. This gathering of Israel's forces can be seen as a fulfillment of the people's desire for a king to lead them in battle, as expressed in <a href="/1_samuel/8-20.htm">1 Samuel 8:20</a>.<p><b>in the Valley of Elah</b><br>The Valley of Elah is a significant geographical location, situated approximately 15 miles southwest of Jerusalem. It serves as a natural battleground due to its wide, open spaces. Archaeological findings, such as the ancient fortress at Khirbet Qeiyafa, provide evidence of the historical accuracy of this setting. The valley's strategic importance is underscored by its location between the Philistine cities and the heartland of Israel, making it a frequent site of conflict. The Valley of Elah is also notable for its association with the famous battle between David and Goliath, which occurs later in this chapter.<p><b>fighting against the Philistines.</b><br>The Philistines were a formidable enemy of Israel, known for their advanced military technology, including iron weaponry and chariots. Their presence in the land posed a significant threat to the Israelites, both militarily and culturally. The Philistines' repeated incursions into Israelite territory reflect the ongoing struggle for dominance in the region. This conflict is not only a physical battle but also a spiritual one, as the Philistines worshiped gods like Dagon, in contrast to the Israelites' worship of Yahweh. The battle against the Philistines can be seen as a type of the spiritual warfare faced by believers, with David's eventual victory over Goliath foreshadowing Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected due to disobedience. He is leading the Israelite army against the Philistines.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_men_of_israel.htm">The Men of Israel</a></b><br>The soldiers of Israel who are under King Saul's command, engaged in battle against their long-time enemies, the Philistines.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_valley_of_elah.htm">The Valley of Elah</a></b><br>A significant geographical location where the battle between the Israelites and the Philistines takes place. It is a valley in the territory of Judah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_philistines.htm">The Philistines</a></b><br>A formidable enemy of Israel, often in conflict with them throughout the Old Testament. They are known for their military strength and opposition to God's people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Although not mentioned in this specific verse, David is a central figure in this chapter. He is sent by his father to bring provisions to his brothers and ends up facing Goliath.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the intimidating presence of the Philistines, believers are reminded to trust in God's control over all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>Like the Israelites facing the Philistines, Christians are called to stand firm in faith when confronted with challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership.htm">The Importance of Leadership</a></b><br>Saul's role as king highlights the impact of leadership on the morale and direction of God's people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The physical battle in the Valley of Elah serves as a metaphor for the spiritual battles believers face, emphasizing the need for reliance on God's strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The account encourages believers to remember God's past faithfulness as a source of confidence in present struggles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_1_samuel_19's_events.htm">Is there historical or archeological evidence supporting the events described in 1 Samuel 19, particularly David's escape from Saul?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_david_or_elhanan_kill_goliath.htm">Did David or Elhanan kill Goliath?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_the_conflict_on_who_attacked_philistines.htm">Why does 1 Samuel 13:3-4 give conflicting impressions of who actually attacked the Philistine garrison, Jonathan or Saul?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_five_stones.htm">What are the five smooth stones in the story?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">In the valley of Elan, fighting with the Philistines.</span>--The words of this verse, which read in the English Version as an explanatory parenthesis, are really part of Jesse's direction to his shepherd son, telling him where he would find his brethren. "They are in the valley of the Terebinth (Elah), fighting with the Philistines."<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">They</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהֵ֙מָּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hêm·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are with Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁא֤וּל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the men</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> </span><span class="str2">Man, mankind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the Valley of Elah,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽאֵלָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ê·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_425.htm">Strong's 425: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elah -- 'terebinth', an Israelite name, also an Edomite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fighting</span><br /><span class="heb">נִלְחָמִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(nil·ḥā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> </span><span class="str2">To feed on, to consume, to battle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Philistines.”</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּלִשְׁתִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(pə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-19.htm">1 Samuel 17:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-19.htm">1 Samuel 17:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-19.htm">1 Samuel 17:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-19.htm">1 Samuel 17:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-19.htm">1 Samuel 17:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-19.htm">1 Samuel 17:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-19.htm">1 Samuel 17:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-19.htm">1 Samuel 17:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-19.htm">1 Samuel 17:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-19.htm">1 Samuel 17:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/17-19.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:19 Now Saul and they and all (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>