1 Samuel 29:1

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Now the Philistines gathered together all their hosts to Aphek: and the Israelites encamped by the spring which is in Jezreel.

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Aphek was a Philistine mustering point, likely on the Sharon plain, where their forces gathered to march against Israel. Jezreel was the broad valley near Mount Gilboa where Saul’s army camped, setting the scene for the approaching battle and David’s precarious presence among the Philistines.

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1 Samuel 29:1 mentions Aphek and Jezreel.