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

Exilec. 586 BC – 430 BC

Judah is exiled to Babylon; Daniel and Esther; the return under Ezra and Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

Daniel · Esther · Ezra · Nehemiah

Daniel 6Esther 4Nehemiah 8

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