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The Philistines gather against Israel. The Philistine giant Goliath (six cubits and a span high) challenges the Israelites to single combat. David, the youngest of eight brothers, splits his time between the palace and the pasture. David brings gifts from home to his three elder brothers, who are fighting against the Philistines. David asks how a Philistine can defy the army of the living God. Saul hears of David’s words. David says his experience of defending sheep from lions and bears with stones has prepared him well. David chooses not to wear untested armour, and goes armed with a staff, a sling and five stones instead. Goliath curses David. David replies that he comes in the name of the Lord of Hosts, not like Goliath with sword, spear and javelin. David defeats Goliath with a stone to the forehead. David cuts off Goliath’s head with his own sword. Israelites pursue the fleeing Philistines. David presents himself to Saul.
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