1 The Philistines gathered their armies for war. They met at Socoh in Judah. Their camp was at Ephes Dammim between Socoh and Azekah.
2 Saul and the Israelites gathered in the Valley of Elah. And they camped there. They took their positions to fight the Philistines.
3 The Philistines controlled one hill. The Israelites controlled another. The valley was between them.
4 The Philistines had a champion fighter named Goliath. He was from Gath. He was about nine feet four inches tall. He came out of the Philistine camp.
5 He had a bronze helmet on his head. And he wore a coat of scale armor. It was made of bronze and weighed about 125 pounds.