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David and Goliath
Bible Story

David and Goliath

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Story summary

David was a young shepherd who looked after his father’s sheep and trusted in God. The giant Goliath challenged Israel’s army, and everyone was afraid. David said he would fight in the name of the Lord. With no sword or armor, just his sling and five smooth stones, he brought the giant down with a single shot.

Where it is in the Bible: 1 Samuel 17

Lesson for kids

The size of the problem doesn’t matter when we trust the God who is bigger than everything.

Questions to talk about as a family

After reading, use these questions to help your child remember and apply the story.

  1. How did David prepare while he was a shepherd?
  2. What weapons did David use against Goliath?
  3. What is the "giant" you are facing?

The full story: David and Goliath

Part 1

David was a young shepherd. He took care of his father's flock with great love and courage. When a lion or bear appeared, David defeated them with God's help!

He loved to play his harp and sing songs to the Lord in the field.

"The Lord looks at the heart." — 1 Samuel 16:7

Part 2

A giant named Goliath challenged the army of Israel. He was enormous, and everyone was afraid of him!

But David, even though he was young, said, "I will fight him, because the Lord is with me!"

"A champion named Goliath came out from the Philistine camp." — 1 Samuel 17:4

Part 3

David didn't use a sword or armor. He only took his sling and five smooth stones. With just one shot, he brought down the giant!

David showed that size doesn't matter when we have faith in Almighty God.

"You come against me with a sword, but I come against you in the name of the Lord who rules over all!" — 1 Samuel 17:45

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