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David Versus Goliath Bible Story – 1 Samuel 17

David Faces Goliath – Faith Conquers Fear

4 Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall! 5 He wore a bronze helmet, and his bronze coat of mail weighed 125 pounds. 6 He also wore bronze leg armor, and he carried a bronze javelin on his shoulder. 7 The shaft of his spear was as heavy and thick as a weaver’s beam, tipped with an iron spearhead that weighed 15 pounds. His armor bearer walked ahead of him carrying a shield.
1 Samuel 17:4-7 NLT

Background – Jews Versus Philistines

The Philistines settled in the Promised Land, occupying 5 city-states in SE Israel: Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron. The Jews were instructed to drive all the inhabitants out of Canaan. If they failed to do this, they were warned that the people who remained would be a constant thorn in their side. And that is exactly what happened. The Philistines imported the latest weapons, armor, and military tactics from the Aegean Sea area. They also had a monopoly on the production and refinement of iron in Canaan. The Jews were dependent on Philistine blacksmiths to repair tools like plows. This also kept modern weapons out the hands of the average Jew, making them vulnerable to the better armed Philistines. This gave them a huge advantage in battle, and they often acted as tyrants toward their weaker neighbors.

The Philistines adopted the Canaanite gods for their own, worshipping Asherah, Astarte, Baal, and Dagon. It was these very same deities that would negatively influence Israel for much of its history. Whenever Israel slipped into idolatry, they often turned to the gods of the Philistines, removing themselves from God’s protection.

Among their numbers were a handful of giants. These weren’t just extremely tall men, but fierce warriors of exceptional size and weight. There had been many in the Promised Land, but Israel had removed the largest pocket, the sons of Anak, from around Hebron. A handful remained in the Philistine cities, including the giant, Goliath.

The Biblical Description Of David – His Appearance And History

David was the youngest of 8 boys. Three of his brothers were serving with Saul’s army, which meant they were at least 20. He also had two sisters, which means that he was probably between 13 and 16 at the time of his duel with Goliath. He was not a boy, as so many religious folks have portrayed him in stories and artwork. He was old enough to keep the sheep and protect them from predators like lions and bears. And mature enough to travel alone to visit his older brothers at the site of the battle. Keep in mind that Samuel anointed him as King, meaning the Spirit of the Lord was on David from that moment on. His access to Godly Wisdom, and the responsibilities he was given, gave him a maturity beyond his years.

The Bible describes David as having a ruddy appearance. This sounds negative, but it is actually a good thing. Being outside exposed him to plenty of sunshine, fresh air, and a healthy amount of Vitamin D. His skin was darker and healthier than others his age, and he was described as having beautiful eyes. The look of his eyes probably did not help fighting Goliath, but his senses were sharp from defending sheep. Predators did not always attack during the daytime, so he had to master all his senses, and always be prepared to react when danger was near.

The Bible states that Saul was a “head taller than any of the others”. (1 Samuel 9:1-2) If the average adult male was around 5’5″, Saul was likely over 6′ tall. David as a teen, was likely 5’3″ to 5’5″. Saul noted David’s youth, and since Saul was so tall, it was no surprise that his armor would not fit David properly. Of course David didn’t need it. He had something far more powerful protecting him.

34 And David said to Saul, Your servant kept his father’s sheep. And when there came a lion or again a bear and took a lamb out of the flock,
35 I went out after it and smote it and delivered the lamb out of its mouth; and when it arose against me, I caught it by its beard and smote it and killed it.

1 Samuel 17:34-35 AMP

The Biblical Description of Goliath – His Appearance And History

Religion likes to take stories from the Bible and water them down to make them more comfortable for people who do not believe that the Word is true. In movies, books, and paintings, Goliath often appears as just a tall, lanky man, and David is often portrayed as just a boy. Is either scenario more believable than the Truth as recorded by Samuel? David was no boy. More likely a teen, and a very mature one at that. Goliath was not just the ancestor of NBA great Manute Bol. He was a GIANT, related to the Anakim that had put so much fear in the hearts of the Jews that a whole generation died in the wilderness rather than face them in battle.

There has been much debate over how tall he was based on the uncertainty of the what 6 cubits and a span equal in modern measurements. Some have said it was just 7 feet tall, just a foot taller than Saul – hardly a giant, and nothing to create the type of fear that Goliath generated. No, this man was huge, 9′ to 10′ tall based on estimates, and other giants mentioned in the Bible. Another confirmation is the armor and equipment Goliath used. His breastplate (chain mail) weighed 5,000 shekels of bronze, which in modern measurements would be around 200 pounds. The average Jewish male likely would not weigh as much as his armor. And he had a bronze helmet. Assuming his head was proportionately larger to fit his body, that certainly added much weight, as did the bronze armor guarding his shins below the coat of mail. Before any weapons, his armor and clothes likely weighed close to 250 pounds. It would take a substantially large, and very strong, well-built man to carry that much weight into hand-to-hand combat, and be effective. Just for comparison, a modern US soldier might carry about 60 pounds into combat at roughly half the size of Goliath. Just the amount of weight carried makes me doubt the height estimates. Of course, he is getting bigger with more height, but his weight would likely need to be 800, to comfortably carry 300 lbs and still be agile enough to fight. He was a very large man, a giant. Beyond that is speculation, so I will end there.

The Bible calls him both a champion and a warrior from his youth. This would certainly imply a certain level of accomplishment and military experience. Although no age is given, he is obviously a full grown, fully mature giant, with the skills necessary to defeat just about any natural man. His weapons include a spear. The shaft of his spear “was like a weaver’s beam; his spear’s head weighed 600 shekels of iron”. (1 Samuel 17:7) By modern estimates, that made the spear over 12 feet long, and 33 pounds total. For comparison, Olympic athletes throw a 16 pound hammer or discuss, and a javelin at just under 2 pounds. He also had a sword in a sheath on his hip, although no weight is given. Add these totals to the armor above, and its even more evidence that this was a very large, and very strong man carrying this much weight. And for extra defense, he had shield bearer with him, which gave him an extra set of eyes, and another layer of defense against projectiles and unexpected attacks.

Goliath – 600 Shekels And 6 Cubits – David – 5 Smooth Stones – The Meaning Behind the Numbers

Goliath is emphatically stamped with the number six. This is the number of human labor, especially apart from God. David picks up five smooth stones, meaning Divine strength being added to his effort. He was stronger in his weakness than in all the armor of Saul. Note that David only used
one stone of the four. The rest were presumably collected in case Goliath’s four relatives arrived at the battle. But just one was sufficient to conquer Israel’s largest enemy.

Where Did The Giants Come From?

Giants first appeared in antediluvian times as the result of fallen angels marrying human women. The offspring were enormous, and a terror to those around them. By the time of Noah, he was the last genetically pure human on Earth. (Genesis 6:1-22) Satan was very close to stopping God’s plan of a coming Savior by wiping out all men descended from Adam. Noah’s flood cleansed the Earth of the evil spawned by Satan, but apparently some “giant” DNA made it on the ark, possibly in the wives, or Noah’s sons. Because a short time later, new groups of giants were born, many settling in the Promised Land.

As God prepared the Jews to occupy their land, the number of giants was being reduced by various invasions and conflicts with their neighbors. By the time of Joshua, they were concentrated around Hebron, and the surrounding hills. These were known as the sons of Anak, or the Anakim. It was Joshua and Caleb who led the charge and cleared out all the giants around Hebron, reducing the sons of Anak to a handful, so that “None of the Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod [of Philistia] did some remain”. (Joshua 11:22) At least 5 are named in Scripture, likely related to each other. Recent excavation of Gath reveals a major city with unusually large fortifications. The presence of a handful of giants might help explain this find.

NOW THE Philistines gathered their armies for battle and were assembled at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim.
2 Saul and the men of Israel were encamped in the Valley of Elah and drew up in battle array against the Philistines.
3 And the Philistines stood on a mountain on one side and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side, with the valley between them.

1 Samuel 17:1-3 AMP

The Battlefield – Valley Of Elah – David Faces Goliath

The Valley of Elah, named for the Terebinth tree, was a valley that ran generally East to West between Judea and Gath. See the very basic map above, and the link at the start of this paragraph for more details and photographs. This made the area of strategic importance to both the Philistines and Jews, and a perfect spot for a duel. The valley was flat at the bottom, with a shallow stream flowing through the middle. On either side were hills, where each army pitched their camp, and lined up each day for battle.

The valley was wide enough for traditional combat between two armies, and even better as a platform to view a duel between two champions. Standing on opposing hills, every soldier had a clear view of the battle to come between David and Goliath.

David Was Despised By His Family

Quite often the youngest son is the father’s favorite child. With David, there is something else. He looked different from his family, and because of this, the family and the community thought he might have been a product of adultery. There are some ideas from Jewish tradition that may explain some of this, here and here. Always handle tradition, even religious tradition, with care. It should always complement the Word, not contradict it. Since the evidence is strong that David’s family did not like him, as I will demonstrate shortly, its helpful to seek out all the reasons why this might be true.

The difference in appearance could easily be explained by looking at his ancestors, but his father was troubled by that very history. His grandmother was Ruth, from Moab. And his grandfather was Boaz, whose mother was Rahab the Canaanite prostitute from Jericho, who assisted the Jewish spies, and was later saved when Jericho was destroyed. This mix of DNA came to its glorious conclusion in a young man with a ruddy complexion, red hair, and beautiful eyes. So from the very beginning he was considered an outcast.

Throughout the Old Testament, there are passages that apply immediately to the current narrative, but also there is a prophetic, or double reference, to someone in the future. Psalm 69, written by David, is definitely one of those passages. Watching sheep and considering his situation was a long and lonely task. So he turned to the only one who cared, God. He spent his quiet time thinking about God, praying, meditating the Word, and composing poems about his situation. After his anointing by Samuel, and the Spirit of the Lord came on him, his time with the Lord became all the more special. He was able to really pour out his soul, and seek relief from His Creator. This can certainly be seen in Psalm 69. Note carefully the abuse David endured. “Those who hate me without cause are more than the hairs of my head.” “I am [forced] to restore what I did not steal.” “I have become a stranger to my brethren, and an alien to my mother’s children.” The Hebrew word translated alien could also be rendered bastard, which might explain their dislike of David. It works even when applied to Jesus, as there were those who likely thought Jesus was not Joseph’s true son.

29 But I am poor, sorrowful, and in pain; let Your salvation, O God, set me up on high.
30 I will praise the name of God with a song and will magnify Him with thanksgiving,
31 And it will please the Lord better than an ox or a bullock that has horns and hoofs.

Psalm 69:29-31 AMP

A Shepherd Boy Named David

You might be wondering how I came to this way of thinking. Its very simple. Look at the text from the Bible. When Samuel comes to Bethlehem, he at first tells the people that he is there to sacrifice. He then invites Jesse, and ALL his sons to attend the sacrifice. For whatever reason, Jesse brings only the seven oldest boys. Samuel examines each one, thinking the oldest would be a great king based on appearance. God rebukes him, as it was this kind of thinking that led to Saul as king. God reminds Samuel that He looks AT THE HEART, not the outward appearance. Samuel examines all seven sons, and none were selected by God. Samuel then asked if there were anymore. Reluctantly, Jesse mentions the youngest, David, who was keeping the sheep. Its interesting to consider that Saul lost his father’s donkeys, while David KEPT the sheep. David arrived, and God confirmed that this was His choice to be King over Israel. Samuel anointed David, and the Spirit of the Lord came upon him.

One final example from David’s life that exemplifies some hostility in the family. Jesse orders David to take food to Saul’s camp and check on his older brothers, three of which were with the army. Its interesting to note that it seems David is never home. He is always with the sheep, or on an errand away from home. This trip also demonstrates that David had a certain level of maturity, being tasked with traveling alone to the military camp. When he arrives, instead of there being joy at his arrival, his brothers are quite dismissive of their little brother. Eliab the oldest, hears David asking about Goliath, and the reward for the person who kills him. This angers him greatly. He says, “Why did you come here? With whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your presumption and evilness of heart; for you came down that you might see the battle.” (1 Samuel 17:28) Maybe fear of Goliath, or the impending battle may have triggered Eliab. But more likely, he just doesn’t like David, even mocking his shepherding skills! They never once considered that David was ORDERED to visit them by their father. Instead, they immediately questioned his motives and worth.

During World War 2, my father and three of his younger brothers served in the Mediterranean theater. One shipped out with him to Africa, another was in a different unit that his supported, and then the third and youngest came in time to invade Southern France. My Father made every effort to stay in touch, and even go see his brothers at every opportunity. And he prayed for them often, especially when big operations were underway that put them at risk. You can read his memories of World War 2 here. Contrast my Father’s behavior toward his younger brothers with the actions of Eliab and its night and day. Something was amiss in that family. And certainly that hostility had a profound effect on David from an early age.

David’s Weapon Of Choice – The Sling

The sling was the perfect weapon for a shepherd. It could be easily made with common materials. Mastery of the weapon could be accomplished very quickly by practicing, even alone. And the stones used were literally everywhere, so there was no shortage of ammunition to practice with, or use. In the case of a young Jewish shepherd, a staff would do little good against a hungry and determined bear or lion. Bows and arrows could take years to master. Plus, you had the added burden of obtaining both the bow and the arrows, which sometimes could only be used once. Spears and swords, especially if made of iron, were almost impossible to obtain, because all the blacksmiths were in Philistine cities. And they fiercely protected this strategic advantage. Even bronze swords and spears were quite expensive. Shepherds had a staff, which he used for herding and retrieving wayward sheep, and for personal defense in close quarters. But if a lion or bear was that close, the battle was often over. The sling gave the shepherd a fighting chance to scare away predators, and wound or kill the really determined ones.

As a young boy, whose family wanted to keep out in the field and away from home, David had plenty of idle time. Like many young Jewish boys, he mastered the sling. Most militaries of the time preferred swords, spears, and bows, and they were trained to use them. The sling was a great equalizer between the largely citizen armies of Israel, and the more organized and modern armed forces of the surrounding kingdoms. And it was very useful in an age where large predators saw humans and their livestock as possible dinner. A trained warrior might be able to fend off a bear or lion with a spear, sword, or bow. But even a boy, who has mastered the sling, can ruin a predator’s day quite quickly. Stones were plentiful, and if watching sheep, there was ample time to practice. By the time the boy was a teen, he was likely to have mastered the weapon out of necessity. If a lion came along, a staff would likely just make it really mad. But a few well placed stones could kill it. Or at least, frustrate it enough to seek easier prey.

Slings could outrange arrows, and had a faster rate of fire. Trained slingers could decimate lightly armored troops. Some ancient armies drilled holes in the projectiles. When they were launched, they would whistle on their way to the target. The combined noise of dozens of projectiles coming at you at a high speed was very unnerving.

David’s Secret Weapon – Faith

David was a man of prayer. (Psalm 55:17) With all his idle time, he had plenty of opportunity to fellowship with God. One only needs to read a handful of his psalms to see his passion for his Creator and sincere confidence in his Lord. He writes,

I LOVE You fervently and devotedly, O Lord, my Strength. The Lord is my Rock, my Fortress, and my Deliverer; my God, my keen and firm Strength in Whom I will trust and take refuge, my Shield, and the Horn of my salvation, my High Tower. I will call upon the Lord, Who is to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. 
Psalm 18:1-3 AMP

He delivered me from my strong enemy and from those who hated and abhorred me, for they were too strong for me.
Psalm 18:17 AMP

I WILL bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 
Psalm 34:1 AMP

Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. 
Psalm 34:13 AMP

For He has delivered me out of every trouble, and my eye has looked [in triumph] on my enemies. 
Psalm 54:7 AMP

Goliath’s Secret Weapon – Fear

When the Jewish spies first searched out the Promised Land they encountered the giants. They were not supposed to look for reasons why they COULD NOT take the land. It was GIVEN TO THEM BY GOD. It was already theirs. They were to search it out to confirm it was as nice as God promised. But 10 of the 12 saw the giants, and their great walled cities, and they were afraid. “We were like grasshoppers in their sight.” (Numbers 13:1-33) That spirit of fear paralyzed all the Jews. That whole generation would wander in the wilderness for 40 years and die, because they believed what God called an Evil Report – one that was contrary to His Word. Only two spies, Joshua and Caleb, who wanted to immediately take the land and were not afraid, would enter the Promised Land. Fear can be deadly.

For 40 days, Goliath would step forward and challenge Israel.

“Why have you come out to draw up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves and let him come down to me.”

“If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants; but if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us.”

“I defy the ranks of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.” (1 Samuel 17:8-11)

The sight of the giant, and the continual taunts terrified the Jews. Saul, as king, and as a great warrior who was a foot taller than most, should have stepped forward and defended Israel. But he had lost all faith in God. With his own strength, he was certain he could not overcome Goliath. Filled with fear, there was not a soldier in the army prepared to face Goliath, and none would be successful since they were afraid. Fear is the opposite of faith. Don’t allow it in your life.

Had any Jewish soldier believed God’s promises, believed that God fought for them, any one of them could have been champion that day. But only David embraced the challenge and met the giant.

8 Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, Why have you come out to draw up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves and let him come down to me.
9 If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants; but if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us.
10 And the Philistine said, I defy the ranks of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.

1 Samuel 17:8-10 AMP

Saul Prepares David For Battle With Goliath

When David entered Saul’s tent, his faith was set. He had faced the lions and the bears, and won. Who was this Gentile, this Philistine who insulted his God? In David’s spirit, Goliath was already defeated. Surely, Saul noticed the Spirit of the Lord was on David, the same Spirit he once had in his youth. This likely gave him some assurance in an otherwise ridiculous situation.

“Goliath was a warrior from his youth! You are just a boy,” reasoned Saul.

David responded, “The Lord Who delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of the paw of the bear, He will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine.” (1 Samuel 17:33-37)

Saul realized there was nothing he could do to stop David. He was determined to face Goliath and believed he was already beaten. David’s young faith inspired Saul who offered David his armor. But it was too big and bulky. David was not used to it and could not fight with it. He knew His God would fight for him, and that would be sufficient. He went to the stream and found 5 smooth stones and put them in his pouch. He wanted to be prepared just in case any others arrived to help Goliath. David made his way to the front lines, and prepared for battle.

David said, The Lord Who delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of the paw of the bear, He will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said to David, Go, and the Lord be with you!
1 Samuel 17:37 AMP

David Speaks To The Mountain – Goliath

Both David and Goliath shared their plan for the upcoming battle. Goliath was insulted by the appearance of David, a young shepherd, as the champion for Israel. He was a mighty warrior, the champion of the Philistines. No man could defeat him. It was with this in mind that Goliath shouted, “Am I a dog, that you should come to me with sticks? Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field.” (1 Samuel 17:43-44) And Goliath cursed David and Israel for sending out such an unworthy opponent for a great warrior such as himself.

David ignored Goliath’s the insults and curses. He already knew the victory was his. He spoke loudly and clearly, and explained to Goliath, and everyone listening, exactly what was about to happen.

  1. “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the ranks of Israel, Whom you have defied.” (1 Samuel 17:45)
  2. David gave glory to God, recognizing that the battle was His. And since Goliath cursed David and Israel, He was cursed. (Genesis 12:1-3 & 27:28-30)
  3. “This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand, and I will smite you and cut off your head.” (1 Samuel 17:46)
  4. David spoke from the faith in his heart what was going to happen. He was living under God’s Covenant protection. (Deuteronomy 28)
  5. “And I will give the corpses of the army of the Philistines this day to the birds of the air and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.” (1 Samuel 17:47)
  6. The outcome was already decided, and God gets all the glory. David was the instrument, but God was in charge. (1 Chronicles 29:10-14, Psalm 18, Psalm 144, Proverbs 21:31)
  7. “And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saves not with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.” (1 Samuel 17:48)
  8. David may have fought Goliath, but the battle was the Lords. And He ALWAYS Triumphs. (2 Chronicles 20:14-17, Psalm 20, 1 Corinthians 15:57-58)

Everything happened just as David described. Centuries later, Jesus would explain the power of spoken faith this way to His Apostles, “Have faith in God [constantly]. Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea! and does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him.” (Mark 11:22-23)

David spoke to his mountain and it fell. His victory continues to inspire those who are facing their own giants in life.

 

The Battle – David Versus Goliath

David gathered five stones from the nearby stream and placed them in his pouch. He told Goliath exactly what he was about to do, and gave God all the glory for the victory. He was not afraid, but instead was confident in what was about to happen. So confident that he ran toward the giant.

To this point, Goliath dismissed David. In fact, the idea that Israel sent a teenage shepherd to face him, a mighty warrior, and champion of Philistine, made him a little mad. He and his shield bearer squared up and prepared to face David. But David flipped the script. Goliath was expecting a traditional duel with spears and swords between champions. David had no intention of getting within arm’s length of Goliath. Even a glancing blow from this behemoth might prove fatal.

Goliath watched as David loaded his sling and started swinging it above his head. He was calculating the range, release point, and the proper angle to make sure the shot had a chance of hitting Goliath where he was not protected by armor. Keep in mind that Goliath was 4 or 5 feet taller than David. This was a much more difficult shot than your typical bear or lion attack. Surely, Goliath had been in combat with slingers and was very familiar with the weapon. A stone from an expert might leave the sling at 150 mph (240 kph). So he of course should have been wary of the weapon and used the shield for additional defense as he approached David. Was it overconfidence, or something else that kept Goliath’s one weak spot, his face, exposed?

David released the stone, and at that speed and in such close proximity, Goliath did not have the time or agility to react quickly. The stone found its mark between the giant’s eyes. His body went limp and then fell face first to the ground. He was dead. But to prove to the world that this was true, and fulfill what he had promised, David quickly retrieved Goliath’s sword and cut off his head. This terrified the Philistine army, who started running for their lives, with the Israeli army on their tails.

48 When the Philistine came forward to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.
49 David put his hand into his bag and took out a stone and slung it, and it struck the Philistine, sinking into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the earth.

1 Samuel 17:48-49 AMP

 

David Defeats The Giant – The Aftermath

The Philistine army was routed and chased all the way back to Gath. This would stop their aggression for a short time. However, they would continue to be a thorn in the side of Israel. Saul took David into his court where he would serve him until Saul’s paranoia would force him to flee and hide.

Samuel anointed David to be King of Israel. But there would be a delay, because David would not get ahead of God’s timing, nor would he harm Saul, who was God’s anointed king. But his fame grew mightily from this battle, that proved once again that God was on Israel’s side.

Read David and Goliath‘s Story in five popular translations – AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:

David – Key Events Related to the Battle with Goliath

1 Samuel 16 – Samuel anoints David.

1 Samuel 17 – David battles Goliath.

1 Samuel 18 – Saul’s jealousy and Jonathan’s friendship.

1 Samuel 19 – Saul tries to kill David.

Check out all the wonderful Christian content linked below and learn more about the battle between David and Goliath.

 

Children’s Bible Stories – Scriptures and Adaptations on David and Goliath’s Story

David and Goliath – A Bible story from Garden of Praise

David and Goliath & Some Giant-Slaying Faith – A Bible story based on the battle between David and Goliath.

David and Goliath – A Bible story from One2Believe

David and Goliath – A story from DLTK

David and Goliath – A crossword puzzle

David and Goliath – A short story from Christians Unite Kids

Bible Story of David and Goliath – Stories for young children from Children’s Bible Stories

Children’s Activities, Crafts, Coloring Pages, Music, Plays & Poetry for David and Goliath

David and Goliath – Coloring pages, crafts and games based on David and Goliath

David and Goliath – Coloring page

David and Goliath – Coloring page

David Kills Goliath – Coloring page

David and Goliath – 3 children’s songs from eBibleTeacher.com

David And Goliath – A poem by John Ferris

Five Stones – A poem by Lori Eldridge

Children’s Sermons & Lessons on David and Goliath

David and Goliath – A preschool lesson with activity and craft ideas from The Church of the Lutheran Confession in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

David & Goliath – A Children’s sermon from Childrensermons.com

Devotions, Discussions & Sermons and Other Resources About David and Goliath

David and Goliath – Various links related to David and Goliath

Goliath – A brief discussion on what Goliath represents in our life.

Giants in the Land – A long discussion on the David and Goliath story providing a solid background description of the battle. Written by Steven P. Wickstrom.

David and Goliath – Children’s Stories for Adults

Goliath – Brief references in Rabbinical Literature by the Jewish Encyclopedia

Who were the Philistines? – Brief overview from the Jewish Encyclopedia

Who were the Philistines? – An article by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Philistines – Origin and history of the Philistines

Has the Biblical Goliath Been Found? – A press release regarding an archaeological find that had similar names to Goliath etched on pottery

1 Samuel 17 – David And Goliath – Bible commentary for Goliath

Goliath – Secular references to Goliath

NIV Says “David Didn’t Kill Goliath”! – A brief discussion on the supposed discrepancies on the number of Goliaths killed in the Bible

Were the Nephilim sons of God? Fallen Angels? Giants of Genesis 6:4? – A summary from various sources of evidence of very large men living in the distant past.

Goliath Of Gath – A classic poem by Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784)

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