שמואל א, פרק י״ז, פסוק כ״א

The opposing armies take their final positions on the battlefield, bracing for a direct confrontation. As the Israelites prepare to fight, they act as a single, unified collective. Commentators differ slightly on how to define this unified front; some describe it specifically as the organized battle camp of Israel [רש"י, ביאור שטיינזלץ], while others understand it as the entire congregation of Israel standing together [רד"ק].

Across the field, the two sides arrange their forces to directly face one another [מצודת דוד]. The Israelites and the Philistines stand locked in threatening positions, fully organized and ready for the battle to begin [ביאור שטיינזלץ].