2017-08-29 15:53:09 +00:00
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# Goliath #
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## Facts: ##
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Goliath was a very tall and very large soldier in the army of the Philistines who was killed by David.
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* Goliath was between two and three meters tall. He is often referred to as a giant because of his great size.
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* Although Goliath had better weapons and was much bigger than David, God gave David the strength and ability to defeat Goliath.
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* The Israelites were declared victorious over the Philistines as a result of David's victory over Goliath.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
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2017-08-30 17:24:31 +00:00
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(See also: [David](../names/david.md), [Philistines](../names/philistines.md))
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2017-08-29 15:53:09 +00:00
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 20:4-5](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/20/04)
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* [1 Samuel 17:4-5](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/17/04)
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* [1 Samuel 21:8-9](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/21/08)
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* [1 Samuel 22:9-10](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/22/09)
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## Word Data:##
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* Strong's: H1555
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