1 The Philistines gathered their army together for war. They came to Socoh in Judah. They set up camp at Ephes Dammim. It was between Socoh and Azekah.
2 Saul and the army of Israel gathered together. They camped in the Valley of Elah. They lined up their men to fight against the Philistines.
3 The Philistine army was camped on one hill. Israel's army was on another. The valley was between them.
4 A mighty hero named Goliath came out of the Philistine camp. He was from Gath. He was more than nine feet tall.
5 He had a bronze helmet on his head. He wore a coat of bronze armor. It weighed 125 pounds.
6 On his legs he wore bronze guards. He carried a bronze javelin on his back.