David & Goliath
Atlas & timeline- David
Youngest son of Jesse, a shepherd from Bethlehem1 Samuel 17:12 - Goliath
Philistine champion from Gath1 Samuel 17:4 - Saul
First king of Israel, leading the army1 Samuel 17:2 - Jesse
David's father, who sends him to his brothers1 Samuel 17:12 - Eliab
David's eldest brother, a soldier1 Samuel 17:13 - Abner
Commander of Saul's army1 Samuel 17:55
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
United Kingdomc. 1,050 BC – 930 BC
Israel is ruled by Saul, then David, then Solomon. The duel at Elah falls early in Saul's reign, before David is crowned.
Saul · David · Solomon
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