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Who was preparing for battle?
Who was preparing for battle?
The Israelites and Philistines
Where did the Israelites pitch camp?
Where did the Israelites pitch camp?
By the valley of Elah
Where did the Philistines pitch camp?
Where did the Philistines pitch camp?
Between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim
What did the Bible call Goliath?
What did the Bible call Goliath?
Where was Goliath from?
Where was Goliath from?
How tall was Goliath?
How tall was Goliath?
What was Goliath's helmet made of?
What was Goliath's helmet made of?
What type of coat was Goliath wearing?
What type of coat was Goliath wearing?
How much did Goliath's coat of mail weigh?
How much did Goliath's coat of mail weigh?
What did Goliath wear on his legs?
What did Goliath wear on his legs?
What did Goliath have on between his shoulders/on his chest?
What did Goliath have on between his shoulders/on his chest?
What was the staff of Goliath's spear like?
What was the staff of Goliath's spear like?
How much did Goliath's spear weigh?
How much did Goliath's spear weigh?
What did Goliath say to the Israelites?
What did Goliath say to the Israelites?
How many sons did Jesse have?
How many sons did Jesse have?
What are the names of the oldest sons of Jesse who went to battle?
What are the names of the oldest sons of Jesse who went to battle?
Who was the oldest son of Jesse?
Who was the oldest son of Jesse?
Who was the youngest son of Jesse?
Who was the youngest son of Jesse?
What did David do after he returned from following King Saul?
What did David do after he returned from following King Saul?
How many days did Goliath present himself?
How many days did Goliath present himself?
What did Jesse ask David to take to his brothers?
What did Jesse ask David to take to his brothers?
What did he take to the captains of their thousand?
What did he take to the captains of their thousand?
What was David to bring back?
What was David to bring back?
What is the name of the valley where Saul and the men of Israel were fighting?
What is the name of the valley where Saul and the men of Israel were fighting?
Who did David leave his father's sheep with?
Who did David leave his father's sheep with?
Who did David leave his carriage with?
Who did David leave his carriage with?
What did Saul promise to give the man who killed Goliath?
What did Saul promise to give the man who killed Goliath?
What did David say the people should not do because of this Philistine?
What did David say the people should not do because of this Philistine?
Why did Saul say that David was not able to go against Goliath?
Why did Saul say that David was not able to go against Goliath?
What two things did David say he had killed before?
What two things did David say he had killed before?
Who did David say delivered him out of the paw of the bear and lion, and would also deliver him out of the hands of Goliath?
Who did David say delivered him out of the paw of the bear and lion, and would also deliver him out of the hands of Goliath?
What did Saul give David for the battle?
What did Saul give David for the battle?
After receiving Saul's armor what did David do?
After receiving Saul's armor what did David do?
Where did David put the 5 smooth stones from the brook?
Where did David put the 5 smooth stones from the brook?
What question did Goliath ask David before their battle?
What question did Goliath ask David before their battle?
Where did David hit Goliath with the stone?
Where did David hit Goliath with the stone?
Study Notes
Preparation for Battle
- Israelites and Philistines prepared for battle near Elah.
- Israelites camped by the valley of Elah; Philistines camped between Shochoh and Azekah.
Goliath's Profile
- Known as the "champion" of the Philistines, standing 9 feet 9 inches tall.
- Originated from Gath, wearing a brass helmet and a coat of mail weighing 5,000 shekels of brass.
- Equipped with brass greaves and a brass target on his chest, with a spear resembling a weaver's beam, weighing 600 shekels of iron.
Goliath’s Challenge
- Challenged the Israelites to send a man to fight him, proposing servitude to the victor's side (1 Samuel 17:8-9).
- Presented himself for battle over 40 days, instilling fear in the Israelite army.
Jesse's Family and David's Role
- Jesse had eight sons; the three oldest, Eliab, Abinadab, and Shammah, went to battle.
- David, the youngest son, returned from tending to his father's sheep before venturing to the battlefield.
David's Mission
- Jesse sent David to deliver provisions (parched corn, loaves, and cheeses) to his brothers and the captains.
- David left his sheep with a keeper and carried his provisions to the front line.
Saul's Offer and David's Courage
- King Saul promised great riches, his daughter, and freedom for David's family in exchange for killing Goliath.
- David encouraged the Israelites not to fear Goliath, asserting his capability due to his past victories against a lion and a bear.
David’s Preparation for Battle
- Though offered Saul's armor, David found it untested and chose to rely on his shepherd’s tools.
- He selected five smooth stones from the brook and placed them in a pouch.
The Confrontation
- Goliath mocked David, questioning his approach with mere sticks.
- David struck Goliath in the forehead with a stone, leading to his defeat.
Aftermath of the Battle
- The Philistines fled upon seeing Goliath fall, signaling a victorious moment for the Israelites.
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