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Elah, The Valley Of

(valley of the terebinth), the valley in which David killed Goliath. (1 Samuel 17:2,19) It lay somewhere near Socoh of Judah and Azekah, and was nearer Ekron than any other Philistine town. 1Sam. 17.

In the Bible

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Verses where Elah, The Valley Of is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 1 Samuel 17:2

    Saul and the men of Israel assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah, arraying themselves for battle against the Philistines.

  • 1 Samuel 17:19

    They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines.”

  • 1 Samuel 21:9

    The priest replied, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want, you may take it. For there is no other but this one here.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.”

Scripture on Elah, The Valley Of

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Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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