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During the reign of King Saul (1117-1078 B.C.E.) the Philistines champion was Goliath. The Israelite and Philistine armies faced each other at the Valley of Elah , until David's surprising victory over Goliath sent the Philistines running. (1Samuel 17:1-53)

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