1 Samuel 17:19

Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 17:19

BSB

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

AKJV

Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.

CPDV

But they were in the valley of Terebinth, with Saul and all the sons of Israel, fighting against the Philistines.

ERV

Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.

NHEB

Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.

SMT

And Saul, and they, and every man of Israel, in the valley of Elah, warring with the rovers.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 17:19

NowSaulH7586Proper Name MasculineandtheyandallthemenH376Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinewereinthevalleyH6010Noun MasculineofElahH425Proper Name fightingH3898VerbwiththePhilistinesH6430Adjective

Commentary for 1 Samuel 17:19

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Overview of 1 Samuel 17:19

Summary

National forces assembled against invading enemy

Place

Valley of Elah

Event

Israel marshals forces

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC