David & Goliath

Atlas & timeline
Shephelah, Judah · c. 1,025 BC
12BethlehemDavid's homeEkronPursuit, 17:52JerusalemGoliath's head brought, 17:54SocohJudah border townValley of ElahThe duel · 1 Sam 17:2GathGoliath's cityShaaraimPursuit, 17:52N10 km (approx.)
1. Azekah 2. Ephes-dammim
Battle siteRouteIsraelPhilistiaUncertain site

Locations and dates are approximate. The Valley of Elah is widely accepted; camp positions, the route and the date are reconstructions and remain debated. Uncertain sites have a dashed outline.

Biblical timeline

Divided Kingdomc. 930 BC – 586 BC

The kingdom splits into Israel (north) and Judah (south); prophets call the people back to God. Israel falls in 722 BC, Jerusalem in 586 BC.

Elijah · Elisha · Isaiah · Hezekiah · Jeremiah

1 Kings 18Isaiah 62 Kings 25

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