Which valley was the scene of the battle between Israel and the Philistines?

Valley of Elah. And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them. (1 Samuel 17:3) (1 Samuel 17:3, KJV)

From which city did Goliath come?

Gath. And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath. (1 Samuel 17:4) (1 Samuel 17:4, KJV)

About how tall was Goliath?

Six cubits and a span. And his height was six cubits and a span. (1 Samuel 17:4) (1 Samuel 17:4, KJV)

How many days did Goliath challenge Israel's army?

Forty days. And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them... forty days. (1 Samuel 17:16) (1 Samuel 17:16, KJV)

What did Goliath say would be the terms if he defeated his opponent?

Israel would serve the Philistines. If he be able to fight with me, and to kill me, then will we be your servants. (1 Samuel 17:9) (1 Samuel 17:9, KJV)

How many stones did David take from the brook?

Five. And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook. (1 Samuel 17:40) (1 Samuel 17:40, KJV)

What weapon did David use to defeat Goliath?

A sling. And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it. (1 Samuel 17:49) (1 Samuel 17:49, KJV)

Where did the stone strike Goliath?

His forehead. And the stone sunk into his forehead. (1 Samuel 17:49) (1 Samuel 17:49, KJV)

What did David do with Goliath's sword after the giant fell?

Cut off Goliath's head with it. Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. (1 Samuel 17:51) (1 Samuel 17:51, KJV)

Where did David put Goliath's armor after the battle?

In his tent. And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armour in his tent. (1 Samuel 17:54) (1 Samuel 17:54, KJV)

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Q1. Which valley was the scene of the battle between Israel and the Philistines?
A: Valley of Elah — 1 Samuel 17:3
Q2. From which city did Goliath come?
A: Gath — 1 Samuel 17:4
Q3. About how tall was Goliath?
A: Six cubits and a span — 1 Samuel 17:4
Q4. How many days did Goliath challenge Israel's army?
A: Forty days — 1 Samuel 17:16
Q5. What did Goliath say would be the terms if he defeated his opponent?
A: Israel would serve the Philistines — 1 Samuel 17:9
Q6. How many stones did David take from the brook?
A: Five — 1 Samuel 17:40
Q7. What weapon did David use to defeat Goliath?
A: A sling — 1 Samuel 17:49
Q8. Where did the stone strike Goliath?
A: His forehead — 1 Samuel 17:49
Q9. What did David do with Goliath's sword after the giant fell?
A: Cut off Goliath's head with it — 1 Samuel 17:51
Q10. Where did David put Goliath's armor after the battle?
A: In his tent — 1 Samuel 17:54