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1 Samuel 17:2-4
Amplified Bible
1 Samuel 17:2-4
Amplified Bible
2 Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together and they camped in the Valley of Elah, and assembled in battle formation to meet the Philistines. 3 The Philistines were standing on the mountain on one side and Israel was standing on the mountain on the other side, with the valley between them. 4 Then a [a]champion came out from the camp of the Philistines named Goliath of Gath, whose height was [b]six cubits and a span.
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- 1 Samuel 17:4 The Hebrew refers to one who fights alone, single-handedly representing his nation. If warring nations agree to the contest, a great deal of bloodshed can be avoided.
- 1 Samuel 17:4 I.e. about nine feet, ten inches.
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