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The Valley of Elah was the site of the famous battle between David and Goliath. The Philistine and Israelite armies faced each other across this valley. The young shepherd David selected five smooth stones from the brook here and killed the giant Goliath with a single stone.

31.6961°N, 34.9583°E
Key Verses:1 Samuel 17:1-54
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David
DavidDefeated Goliath in the Valley of Elah
Goliath
GoliathChallenged Israel from the Valley of Elah
Saul
SaulLed Israel's army at the Valley of Elah
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