1 Samuel 17:1–4

DAVID VERSUS GOLIATH

17 The Philistinesaf gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah and camped between Socohag and Azekahah in Ephes-dammim.ai 2 Saul and the men of Israel gathered and camped in the Valley of Elah;a then they lined up in battle formation to face the Philistines.

3 The Philistines were standing on one hill, and the Israelites were standing on another hill with a ravine between them. 4 Then a champion named Goliath, from Gath,b came out from the Philistine camp. He was nine feet, nine inchesA,B tall

af	1 Sa 13:5
ag	2 Ch 28:18
ah	Jos 10:10
ai	1 Ch 11:13
a	1 Sa 21:9
b	2 Sa 21:18–22 1 Ch 20:4–8
A	DSS, LXX read four cubits and a span i. e., six and a half feet
B	Lit was six cubits and a span i. e., six and a half feet