1 Samuel 17:2

And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 17:2

BSB

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

AKJV

And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines.

CPDV

But Saul and the sons of Israel, having gathered together, went to the Valley of Terebinth. And they positioned the army so as to fight against the Philistines.

ERV

And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched in the vale of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines.

NHEB

Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and camped in the Valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines.

SMT

And Saul and the man Israel were gathered together, and they will encamp in the valley of Elah, and they arranged the battle to meet the rovers.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 17:2

AndSaulH7586Proper Name MasculineandthemenH376Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineweregatheredtogetherH622VerbandpitchedH2583VerbbythevalleyH6010Noun MasculineofElahH425Proper NameandsetthebattleH4421Noun FeminineinarrayH6186Verb againstH7125thePhilistinesH6430Adjective

Commentary for 1 Samuel 17:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 17:2

Summary

Israel's army assembles opposite enemy forces

Place

Valley of Elah

Event

Israel assembles for battle

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC