# Now the Philistines fought against Israel

The writer has finished telling the story of David that began in 1 Samuel 30:1, and now he tells about the battle between the Israelites and the Philistines. This battle starts in 1 Samuel 29:11. 

# against Israel

"against the people of Israel". This is the end of the section on Saul, but the book continues in 2 Samuel 1.

# Mount Gilboa

This is the name of a mountain.