1 Samuel 17:2
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines.”1 Samuel 17:2
What Does 1 Samuel 17:2 Mean?
1 Samuel 17:2 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 3 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (3)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 17:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Samuel 21:9“And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take it: for there is no other save that here. And David said, There is none like that; give it me.”1 Samuel 17:19“Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.”1 Chronicles 19:9“And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.”
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SaulValley of Elah
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