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David and Goliath

Free online resources based on the Biblical battle between David and Goliath. Their story can be found in the Bible in 1 Samuel. See below for links to sermons, songs, stories and entertaining sites for the David and Goliath story. 

David & Goliath For Kids: Bible Stories - Children's Stories - Children's Activities - Children's Sermons - Music, Plays & Poetry - More David & Goliath Resources

David & Goliath For Teens & Adults: Devotions & Sermons - Educational Links - Potluck - Neat David & Goliath Related Sites

Updated 7/13/09

David said, The Lord Who delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of the paw of the bear, He will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said to David, Go, and the Lord be with you! -- 1 Samuel 17:37 AMP

David and Goliath Summary

David was anointed to be king over Israel by Samuel. But he was an unknown in Israel until his battle with Goliath. His father had sent him to check on his older brothers who were serving with King Saul's army. When he heard Goliath's taunts, he knew someone had to do something. He also knew that God would provide the victory for whoever was willing to march out in faith. 

No other battle in the Bible is as well known as the confrontation between David and Goliath. Goliath was a giant, over nine feet tall, and a warrior all his life. David was a shepherd boy who had proven God's faithfulness to His Word during confrontations with lions and bears. This classic story should encourage any person facing a problem that seems too big to handle.

Check out all the wonderful content linked below and learn about this great battle. 

Read about events in David's life before and after his battle with Goliath in five popular translations - AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:

David - Key Events Related to the Battle with Goliath

1 Samuel 16 - Samuel anoints David.

1 Samuel 17 - David battles Goliath.

1 Samuel 18 - Saul's jealousy and Jonathan's friendship.

1 Samuel 19 - Saul tries to kill David.

Why Was David Successful?

In the natural, nobody in Saul's army had the physical ability to defeat Goliath. But God had given them and even more powerful weapon, His Word. God made a covenant with Abraham and his descendants that He would fight on their behalf. As long as they trusted God and were obedient, they should not fear anyone.

Unlike the rest of the army, David understood his relationship and covenant with God. Fear had paralyzed the army, but David already saw the victory by faith.

Read some selected verses related to God's covenant and His promises regarding victory in five popular translations - AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:

Genesis 12:1-3 - God's initial call of Abram.

Genesis 14:17-24 - Melchizedek, the priest of God, blesses Abram.

Genesis 15 - God's blood covenant with Abram.

Exodus 14:13-14 - God will fight for you. 

Deuteronomy 20:1-4 - God will fight for you.

Deuteronomy 28:1-14 - God's Blessing for obedience.

Psalm 46 - God is your refuge and strength. 

Psalm 121 - God watches over you. 

2 Timothy 4:16-18 - God will deliver you from every evil attack. 

Check out all the wonderful Christian content linked below and learn more about David and Goliath.

-- David and Goliath Resources --

Bible Stories - Scriptures and Adaptations on David and Goliath
David and Goliath - A Bible story from Garden of Praise

David and Goliath & Some Giant-slaying Faith - A Bible story based on the battle between David and Goliath found in the book of 1 Samuel in your Bible. 

David & Goliath - A Bible story from Crystal Lake Church of Christ located in McHenry County, Illinois

David and Goliath - A Bible story from One2Believe

David and Goliath - A Bible story for little ones

David and Goliath - A story from DLTK

David & Goliath - A short Bible story from Kids Korner

David and Goliath - A short story and crossword puzzle from Fun Pages For Kids

David and Goliath - A short story from ChristiansUnite Kids

Bible Story of David and Goliath - Stories for young children from Children's Bible Stories

David and Goliath - A long version based on the I Samuel 17.

Children's Stories - Original Fiction Based on the David and Goliath Story
I am still searching for good children's fiction based on the David and Goliath theme online. If you know of any, please send me the URL.
 

Children's Activities, Crafts & Coloring Pages on David and Goliath
David and Goliath Coloring Book, Bible Study and Parent's Guide
 

David and Goliath - Coloring pages, crafts and games based on David and Goliath
 

David and Goliath - Coloring page

David and Goliath - Coloring page

David Kills Goliath - Coloring page

David - Bible Crafts and Activities based on David's life

Children's Sermons & Lessons on David and Goliath
David and Goliath - A Children's lesson with activity and craft ideas from eBible Teacher
 

David and Goliath - A preschool lesson with activity and craft ideas from The Church of the Lutheran Confession in Eau Claire, Wisconsin 

David & Goliath - A Children's sermon from Childrensermons.com

Bullying - David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17) - To help children learn coping strategies for bullying situations

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Children's Music, Plays & Poetry for David and Goliath Story
David & Goliath - A short play based on the David and Goliath story
 

David and Goliath - 3 children's songs from eBibleTeacher.com

David And Goliath - A poem by John Ferris 

Goliath and David - A poem by Robert Graves 

Five Stones - A poem by Lori Eldridge

Which One? - A song by Steve Case based on the events recorded in 1 Samuel 16

The Champion - A song by Steve Case on the David and Goliath battle

David and Goliath - A song by Steve Case on the battle

Additional Resources & Links on David and Goliath
David and Goliath - Various links related to David and Goliath

-- David and Goliath Stuff For Teens and Adults --

Devotions, Discussions & Sermons About David and Goliath

Goliath - A brief discussion on what Goliath represents in our life.

Giants in the Land - A long discussion on the David and Goliath story providing a solid background description of the battle. Written by Steven P. Wickstrom.

David and Goliath: "Giant Slaying" - A sermon by David A. Renwick of the Second Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Kentucky

David and Goliath - Children's Stories for Adults

 
Educational - Archaeology, History & Theology Concerning David and Goliath
Goliath - Brief references in Rabbinical Literature by the Jewish Encyclopedia

Who were the Philistines? - Brief overview from the Jewish Encyclopedia

Who were the Philistines? - An article by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Philistines - A lengthy article on the origins of the Philistines

The Philistines - Origin and history of the Philistines

Has the Biblical Goliath Been Found? - A press release regarding an archaeological find that had similar names to Goliath etched on pottery

Goliath in the Bible - A Bible concordance for Goliath
 
 

Potluck - Neat Stuff That Doesn't Fit Anywhere Else on David and Goliath
David and Goliath - A painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

Goliath - Secular references to Goliath

Hidden symbolism in Bernini's 'David' - Observations related to Gianlorenzo Bernini's scuplture of David

NIV Says "David Didn't Kill Goliath"! - A brief discussion on the supposed discrepancies on the number of Goliaths killed in the Bible

Were the Nephilim sons of God? Fallen Angels? Giants of Genesis 6:4? - A summary from various sources of evidence of very large men living in the distant past.

Goliath Of Gath - A classic poem by Phillis Wheatly

OLD TESTAMENT: Creation  Daniel  Daniel In the Lions' Den  David and Goliath  Elijah  Esther  Jehoshaphat  Jonah  Joseph  Ruth  Samson  Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego  Walls of Jericho

NEW TESTAMENT: Christmas  Easter  Good Samaritan  Nativity  Palm Sunday  Parable of the Sower  Prodigal Son  Wise Men

MIRACLES OF JESUS: Centurion's Servant  Coin Carrying Fish  Feeding 5,000  Miraculous Catch of Fish  Water Into Wine

 

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