1 Samuel 17:3 bbe — The Philistines were stationed on the mountain on one side and Israel on the mountain on the other side: and there was…

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"The Philistines were stationed on the mountain on one side and Israel on the mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them."

— 1 Samuel 17:3, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

1

Now the Philistines got their armies together for war, and came together at Socoh in the land of Judah, and took up their position between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim.

2

And Saul and the men of Israel came together and took up their position in the valley of Elah, and put their forces in order against the Philistines.

3

The Philistines were stationed on the mountain on one side and Israel on the mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them.

4

And a fighter came out from the tents of the Philistines, named Goliath of Gath; he was more than six cubits tall.

5

And he had a head-dress of brass on his head, and he was dressed in a coat of metal, the weight of which was five thousand shekels of brass.

6

His legs were covered with plates of brass and hanging on his back was a javelin of brass.

1 Samuel 17:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:3 say?
1 Samuel 17:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Philistines were stationed on the mountain on one side and Israel on the mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them.”
Where is 1 Samuel 17:3 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 17:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 3.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 17:3.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 17:3 in?
1 Samuel 17:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 17:3?
1 Samuel 17:3 reads (BBE): “The Philistines were stationed on the mountain on one side and Israel on the mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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