Vocabulary
Reliable means being dependable. You will do what you say.
Who was David's father?
David's father was Jesse.
Who was Goliath?
Goliath was a giant and the Philistines' fiercest warrior.
Who were the Israelites getting ready to fight at the beginning of 1 Samuel 17?
The Philistines.
Who accused David of being arrogant?
David's brother Eliab accused David of being arrogant.
What does rational mean?
Where was David from?
Where was Goliath from?
Goliath was from Gath.
Where did the Israelites and the Philistines battle each other in this event?
The Israelites and Philistines battled each other in The Valley of Elah.
What part of God's character did David know well from his previous experiences?
David knew God's omnipotence, his faithfulness, and his reliability.
What is faith?
Faith is trusting in God and Jesus; that they want the best for us and will provide for us.
David was a shepherd during this time. He was also delivering food and supplies to his brothers and the commanders.
How much did Goliath's armor weigh?
Goliath's armor weighed 125 pounds.
What were the Philistines known for?
The Philistines were known for making items, especially weapons, out of iron.
What challenges had God previously delivered David from?
God previously delivered David from a lion and a bear.
What is scale armor?
Scale armor is armor made of layers of metal pieces that look like scales on an animal.
What was David's reaction when he first heard Goliath's taunting?
David asked who this Philistine guy was who was disrespecting God.
How much did the iron point of Goliath's spear weigh?
The iron point of Goliath's spear weighed 15 pounds.
Where did the Philistines go to get supplies?
The Philistines went to Gath to get supplies.
What 4 things did David arm himself with before he fought Goliath?
David armed himself with his staff, his slingshot, slingstones, and his faith in God.
What does confirmation mean?
What did King Saul give to David before he went before Goliath?
King Saul gave David his tunic and his suit of armor to fight Goliath.
How many days did Goliath go out to the battle lines and taunt the Israelites?
Goliath went out to the battle lines every day for 40 days to taunt the Israelites.
How did the Israelites react when Goliath taunted them every day?
The Israelites were dismayed and terrified of Goliath and the Philistines.
Who thought David could not fight Goliath because he was just a boy?
King Saul thought David could not fight Goliath because he was just a boy.