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- Each of the Prophets of Israel was 'called by God', in receiving a divine intervention that ordered them to proclaim God’s will or to address injustices by the people.
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May 12, 2021 · Goliath cursed David, calling up his gods against the boy, but David replied that his God, the Lord, would support David in striking Goliath down and delivering a victory to the Israelites over the Philistines. These words made Goliath angry, so he rushed towards the young boy.
- Historical & Literary Context
- The First King: Saul
- The Philistine Challenge
- Giants in The Ancient World
- The Composition of The Books of Samuel
The story of the rise of David is found in the biblical books of 1 and 2 Samuel. These books narrate the stories of the Israelite settlement in the land of Canaan. The material establishes the setting for the rise of two institutions in Israel: the Prophets and kingship. According to the biblical chronology, when the Israelites escaped Egypt (in th...
In the ancient Middle East, kings were often depicted as divine; either the son of a god and human mother or directly descended from a god. This validated their rule on earth. Israel was uniquely different in the fact that the God of Israel had no consort, and that they were told at Sinai that they were not to be as the other nations. God was their...
Armies were often organized by private means; soldiers brought their own horse and armor and relied upon family and friends to provide them with food. David was chosen to take supplies to his brothers in Saul’s army. The army was stationed in the valley of Elah, while the Philistines camped nearby. If you have seen the movie Troy, you will recall t...
Almost from inception, the story of David and Goliath was scrutinized for authenticity. This is because different texts have different descriptions of his height. In the writings of the 1st-century CE Jewish historian Josephusand the Greek version of the Jewish Scriptures (the Septuagint), he is "four cubits and a span" or 6 feet nine inches (205 c...
1 & 2 Samuel, along with Joshua, Judges, and 1 & 2 Kings, are collectively known as the Deuteronomistic History. This is when the first compositions that became the Jewish Scriptures underwent their final editing during the period of the Babylonian exile (596-529 BCE). (It should be noted that the description of Goliath’s armor is closer to Greek a...
- Rebecca Denova
- Faith and Trust in God. David’s unwavering faith in God was the cornerstone of his courage. He believed with his whole heart that God was with him.
- Courage in the Face of Adversity. David was not a trained warrior. He was a shepherd, a profession far removed from the brutality of war. Yet, when everyone else cowered in fear, David showed immense courage by standing up to Goliath.
- The Power of Seemingly Small Things. David, a young shepherd boy, with a simple sling and a few stones, defeated Goliath, a giant warrior clad in armor.
- The Importance of Believing that You Can. One of the striking aspects of David’s character was his strong belief in his abilities. He didn’t see himself as just a shepherd.
Boldness in God’s Name: David’s bold declaration of God’s sovereignty inspired the Israelites and demonstrated the importance of speaking boldly for God. The story of David and Goliath continues to inspire people to trust in God’s power and to face their giants with courage and faith.
- David vs. Goliath: It Only Looked Hopeless. To many onlookers, the encounter between David and Goliath looked like a foregone conclusion. For one thing, there was the size difference.
- Defying God’s Plan Is Folly. The story of David and Goliath represents yet another instance of the enemies of Israel threatening God’s people. This time a Philistine champion named Goliath offers an “out” from typical battle through one-on-one combat.
- Know Your Motivations. In 1 Samuel 17:25–30 there is an interesting repetition that reveals David’s human ambition. “David first hears of the reward [for defeating Goliath] in verse 25, then inquires of the reward in verse 26, and is told once again in verse 27.
- The Faith that Saves. Earlier, we noted how David’s theological perspective gave him courage. It also gave him faith: David’s faith-filled theological perspective allowed him a different vantage point on the grave situation in the valley of Elah.
Aug 25, 2021 · We can see ourselves in the Israelites, who are inspired by David’s victory to join in the fight and plunder (1 Sam. 17:52–53). Not only are we meant to be recipients of the great substitutionary work of the man “in between,” we are also meant to join in his fight.
David Guzik commentary on 1 Samuel 17 describes the victory of David over Goliath, as the Philistines challenge Israel, and David alone faces the giant.
