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

Judgesc. 1,375 BC – 1,050 BC

Israel lives in the land as tribes; judges like Deborah, Gideon and Samson deliver them; Ruth's story.

Deborah · Gideon · Samson · Ruth · Samuel

Judges 4Judges 7Ruth 1

Dates for this era are debated among scholars.

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