17 The Second Valley of Rephaim Campaign (phase two, detail)
1. The Israelite decoy force faces the Philistines in the valley
2. The decoy force draws the Philistines along the valley, by retreating
3. At the foot of the Bechaim, the decoy makes its stand
4. David's main force moves into the Bechaim wood, parallel to all the above
5. David attacks through the Bechaim wood and defeats the Philistines
NB See note to Map 14
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