1 Samuel 17:1-11
Who were the Israelites battling?
Philistines.
Which tribe of Israel is David’s family part of?
Judah
How did the men of Israel respond to Goliath?
They fled from him and were very afraid
How did David show courage as a shepherd?
He struck down lions and bears in order to protect his flock.
How did Goliath respond to David?
He disdained him, looked down on his youth, and cursed him by his false gods.
Who was the king of Israel at this time in history?
King Saul.
Who is the father of David?
Jesse
What did King Saul promise any man who would kill Goliath?
Riches, his daughter for a wife, and freedom for his family in Israel.
What did David believe about the Lord that made him so courageous?
The Lord would deliver him from the hand of Goliath just like he delivered him from the paw of the lion and bear
. What weapons did Goliath have in his possession?
Sword, spear, and javelin.
What was the geographical position of each army?
Standing on opposite mountains with a valley in between.
How many brothers did David have?
Seven brothers.
How does David describe God in verse 26?
The living God
How did Saul respond to David’s courage?
He gave permission for David to fight Goliath and declared God’s presence with him.
What weapons did David have in his possession?
Stone, sling, and God of Israel.
How would you describe Goliath to someone?
Tall, heavy, wearing strong armor, confident
What was David’s job?
Feeding his father’s sheep; a shepherd
What did Eliab falsely accuse David of in his anger?
Coming down to watch the battle and having evil motives in his heart.
What did Saul provide for David as armor?
Helmet, coat of mail, and a sword
How does David describe the Lord in this passage?
Lord of hosts, God of the armies of Israel, deliverer, Savior.
How did King Saul and the people of Israel respond to Goliath’s challenge?
Dismay and fear.
For how many days did Goliath challenge the Israelites to fight him?
40 Days
What items of a shepherd did David use instead of the armor?
His staff, five smooth stones, his shepherd’s pouch, and his sling.