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.