¹⁰ Asa went out to meet him, and they took up battle positions in the Valley of Zephathah near Mareshah.

²² But the Israelites encouraged one another and again took up their positions where they had stationed themselves the first day.

² Saul and the Israelites assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah^(A) and drew up their battle line to meet the Philistines.