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Now the Philistines fought against Israel
This battle was the result of the conflict between David and the Philistines in 1 Samuel 29:11. 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.
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)