# Now the Philistines fought against Israel

This battle was the result of the conflict between David and the Philistines in [1 Samuel 29:11](../29/11.md). The writer has finished telling the story of David that began in [1 Samuel 30:1](../30/01.md), and now he tells about the battle between the Israelites and the Philistines.

# against Israel

"Israel" refers to the people who live there. Alternate translation: "against the people of Israel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# Mount Gilboa

This is the name of a mountain (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])