2 And Saul and the men of Israel came together and took up their position in the valley of Elah, and put their forces in order against the Philistines.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:2

Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:1-11

(Read 1 Samuel 17:1-11)

Men so entirely depend upon God in all things, that when he withdraws his help, the most valiant and resolute cannot find their hearts or hands, as daily experience shows.