Question: what is 1 samuel 17 about?
Answer: In 1 Samuel Chapter 17, the Philistines are once again gearing up for war against the Israelites. Saul, who is the King of the Israelites, and his forces come to occupy one hill and the Philistines another, with the valley of Elah separating them. The Philistine's champion, Goliath, emerges from the Philistine camp.