1)

What was between Yisrael and the Pelishtim?

1.

Rashi: There was a canyon in between called Bein ha'Mabros. There was a peak on each side.

2)

What is the significance of the names of the peaks?

1.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: Botzetz is slippery, and Sneh is Madruchisa 1 (Daruch, i.e. tense; ready for battle).

2.

Malbim: They had names because they were very high.

1

Yayin ha'Tov: It is Medurag (graded or terraced - PF).

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