2. Saul countered by gathering his Israelite troops near the valley of Elah.
3. So the Philistines and Israelites faced each other on opposite hills, with the valley between them.
4. Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall!
5. He wore a bronze helmet, and his bronze coat of mail weighed 125 pounds.