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Israel Shephelah Valley_of_Elah

Location:
Elah Valley
Description:
Carob plants abound in the Elah Valley. The carob pod is mentioned in the parable of the prodigal son. Luke 15:16 says, He (the prodigal son)longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating..."



Location:
Elah Valley
Description:
A small brook runs through the valley, just in front of the gray building. From this brook, David gathered five stones for his sling (1 Sam 17:40).



Location:
Elah Valley
Description:
View to the west down the Elah Valley toward Azekah. Goliath would have walked up this valley to meet David (1 Sam 17:41).



Location:
Elah Valley
Description:
David would have approached Goliath from the right and the plain on the left is where David would have slain Goliath.



Location:
Elah Valley
Description:
Pistachio trees abound near Adullam and in the Valley of Elah. The word "elah" means pistachio.