אֵלָה
e.lah (H0425L)
(Valley of) Elah
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The Hebrew word אֵלָה (E.Lah) is a geographic location, specifically referring to a valley known as the Valley of Elah. In the Bible, it appears three times, indicating its significance as a recognizable place. The name "Elah" may be derived from a person or a deity, but the immediate meaning of the word is a topographical description of a valley. Given its usage, the Valley of Elah seems to have been a location of importance in ancient Israel, with its mention implying a connection to historical events or significant activities. However, the exact nature of its importance, based solely on this definition, cannot be determined. As a geographic term, the Valley of Elah serves as a specific location tied to events or activities in the biblical narrative, without implying a broader symbolic or metaphorical meaning. Its repetition in the Bible underscores its historical significance as a known place within the broader geography of the ancient Israelite world.
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Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and encamped in the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines.
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
The priest said, “Behold, the sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the valley of Elah, is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you would like to take that, take it; for there is no other except that here.” David said, “There is none like that. Give it to me.”