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David And Goliath. 1 Samuel 17:1-51. The Scene, v. 1-21. Israel and Philistines arrayed for battle at the Valley of Elah , v. 1-3, 19 Goliath presents an alternative to full-scale battle, v. 4-10, 16 Goliath was a “champion.” v. 4, 23, 51 ~9’6” tall 150 lb coat of mail, 18 lb spear tip.
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David And Goliath 1 Samuel 17:1-51
The Scene, v. 1-21 • Israel and Philistines arrayed for battle at the Valley of Elah, v. 1-3, 19 • Goliath presents an alternative to full-scale battle, v. 4-10, 16 • Goliath was a “champion.” v. 4, 23, 51 • ~9’6” tall • 150 lb coat of mail, 18 lb spear tip
The Scene, v. 1-21 • Saul and Israel were afraid, v. 11, 24 • cf. Joshua 1:6-7, 1Corinthians16:13; Philippians1:27-28; 2Timothy 1:7, Revelation 21:8 • David is sent by his father to check on his 3 brothers who were with Saul, v. 13, 17-18 • David did as he was told, v. 20; cf. Ephesians 6:1-3
David’s Reaction, v. 22-37 • He ran to check on his brothers and sees Goliath, v. 22-23 • David learns of the reward for killing the Philistine, v. 25f, 30 • Rewards are a great incentive, cf. 1 Peter 1:3-5, Colossians 1:3-5 • Eliab belittles David, v. 28
David’s Reaction, v. 22-37 • David volunteers, v. 31-37 • Saul discounts David’s chances, v. 33 • David points to his history. • He has fought the “little” battles, v. 34-36. • He relies on God, v. 37; cf. 14:6; Heb. 13:6, Rom. 8:31
The Battle, v. 38-51 • David prepares, v. 38-40 • Goliath curses David, v. 41-44 • David answers him, v. 45-47 • David’s confidence comes from the Lord.
The Battle, v. 38-51 • David runs to the battle, v. 48 • David defeats Goliath, v. 49-51
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