Armies
What two armies camped on mountains across from each other?
Philistines and Israelites
Why did David come to the battle since he wasn’t a soldier in the army?
His father sent him to the battle with food/supplies for his brothers.
When David first offered to fight Goliath, what did Saul say?
He said no because David was younger and less experienced than Goliath.
What gave David courage to fight Goliath when the other Israelites were afraid?
Trust in God to give him the victory. The battle wasn’t his but God’s.
Who was leading the Israelite army?
King Saul
What did David hear while he was delivering the supplies to his brothers?
Goliath’s challenge to the Israelites.
What did David tell King Saul about his experience as a shepherd to convince him to let him fight Goliath?
How God helped him fight lions and bears to protect his father’s sheep.
How did David bring Goliath down?
A single stone slung into his forehead.
Where did the Philistine champion come and stand to challenge the Israelites to fight him?
In the valley between the armies
How did the Israelite soldiers respond to Goliath?
They were afraid/ they fled
Why didn’t David wear Saul’s armor to the battle?
He wasn't used to it.
Why was Goliath’s head missing?
David cut it off with Goliath’s own sword.
Who was the Philistine champion?
Goliath
How tall was Goliath: nearly 8 feet tall, nearly 10 feet tall, or nearly 15 feet tall?
Nearly 10 feet tall
David was about how old when he fought Goliath: 10, 17, or 40?
17
What did the armies do after they saw David kill Goliath?
The Philistines fled, and the Israelites chased them.
How is Goliath described in the Bible?
Tall, strong, with heavy armor and weapons
What was David’s response to Goliath? How did he feel?
Upset/angry that Goliath was mocking the Lord and his people.
What weapons did David take to the fight?
staff, sling and five stones
Who was Goliath actually mocking?
God