1 Samuel 17:3 net — The Philistines were standing on one hill, and the Israelites on another hill, with the valley between them.

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"The Philistines were standing on one hill, and the Israelites on another hill, with the valley between them."

— 1 Samuel 17:3, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

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David Kills Goliath The Philistines gathered their troops for battle. They assembled at Socoh in Judah. They camped in Ephes Dammim, between Socoh and Azekah.

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Saul and the Israelite army assembled and camped in the valley of Elah, where they arranged their battle lines to fight against the Philistines.

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The Philistines were standing on one hill, and the Israelites on another hill, with the valley between them.

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Then a champion came out from the camp of the Philistines. His name was Goliath; he was from Gath. He was close to seven feet tall.

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He had a bronze helmet on his head and was wearing scale body armor. The weight of his bronze body armor was five thousand shekels.

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He had bronze shin guards on his legs, and a bronze javelin was slung over his shoulders.

1 Samuel 17:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:3 say?
1 Samuel 17:3 in the NET Bible reads: “The Philistines were standing on one hill, and the Israelites on another hill, with the 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 (NET): “The Philistines were standing on one hill, and the Israelites on another hill, with the 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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