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Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
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The Standoff at Elah
Commentators like John Gill clarify that 'fighting' here doesn't mean a continuous battle. Instead, it describes a military standoff. The Israelite and Philistine armies were arrayed for war, in a state of readiness, but were locked in a stalemate. This context helps explain why Goliath's daily challenge was so significant.
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1 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
In the valley of Elan, fighting with the Philistines. —The words of this verse, which read in the English Version as an explanator…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now Saul, and they That is, the sons of Jesse, and brethren of David:
and all the men of Israel
Presbyterian
Jesse little thought of sending his son to the army at that critical juncture; but the wise God orders actions and affairs to serve his designs. In…
