The Shepherd Boy
David holds this humble job in Bethlehem, spending his days looking after his father Yishai's flock.
Shepherd
This terrifying, 9-foot-tall Philistine champion mocks the Israelite army and demands that they send out someone to fight him.
Goliath (Golyat)
He is King Shaul's brave son who forms a deep, lifelong friendship with David and helps him escape from the palace.
Yonatan (Jonathan)
David and his men take refuge in this abandoned town, which later becomes a target for a devastating enemy raid.
Ziklag
The main message of the movie is that true power does not come from a physical crown or a massive army, but from this invisible quality.
Faith/trust in HaShem
Long before he ever faces a giant, David defends his helpless sheep from this fierce, roaring predator.
Lion
King Shaul tries to dress David in his own heavy armor, but David refuses to wear it for this specific reason.
because it is too big/heavy
Overcome with intense jealousy of David's popularity, King Saul tries to kill David by throwing this weapon at him.
A spear
While David and his soldiers are away, this fierce enemy tribe attacks the town and takes all the women and children captive.
Amalek
Unlike humans who judge people entirely on their height, strength, or appearance, the movie emphasizes that God looks at this.
the Heart
This elderly and wise prophet is sent by God to Bethlehem to secretly anoint young David as the future king of Israel.
Shmuel
Instead of using a sword or a spear, David defeats the giant using a simple sling and a few smooth stones chosen from here.
a stream/riverbank
While fleeing from Shaul's pursuing army, David and his loyal supporters take shelter inside this dark, rocky hiding place.
a cave
When the warriors return to find their home destroyed and their families gone, they initially blame this character.
David
By choosing to spare King Saul's life in the cave, David demonstrates this powerful theme of forgiving someone who treats you like an enemy.
compassion/Mercy
David is uniquely talented at playing this stringed musical instrument, which he uses to soothe King Saul's troubled mind.
Harp/Lyre
This enemy is the King of Gat, leads the Philistine army and watches the showdown alongside Goliath.
King Achish
Instead of taking revenge and killing King Shaul when he enters the cave, David shows mercy and only cuts off a piece of this.
His robe
Relying entirely on God's protection, David bravely walks right into the enemy camp in this vulnerable physical state.
Unarmed/no weapon
In a powerful moment, David reminds the worried Israelites that "the true battle is not against flesh and blood, but" here.
In our hearts
This is the name of David's oldest brother, a proud soldier in the army who questions why David left his sheep to come to the battle camp.
Eliab
Before launching his winning shot, David boldly declares to Goliath that while the giant fights with a sword and spear, David comes to battle in this powerful name.
The name of HaShem
While orchestrating David's escape, Jonathan shoots one of these to knock down a massive statue of King Shaul.
An arrow
Captured by the enemy chieftain, David refuses to show fear and begins to do this, giving his hidden warriors the perfect cue to attack.
Sing
King Shaul's tragic downfall happens because he gives in to pride and this specific spiritual flaw, choosing his own rules over God's commands. What do we call this?
disobedience