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    Goliath Bible Quiz — Questions and Answers

    All 10 questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the King James Version reference. Use this page as a study guide, an answer key, or a quick review sheet.

    1. Q1.From which city did Goliath come?

      • A. Ashdod
      • B. Ashkelon
      • C. Gath
      • D. Ekron

      Answer: Gath

      And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath. (1 Samuel 17:4)

      Read 1 Samuel 17:4 (KJV)

    2. Q2.How tall was Goliath?

      • A. Four cubits
      • B. Five cubits
      • C. Six cubits and a span
      • D. Eight cubits

      Answer: Six cubits and a span

      And his height was six cubits and a span. (1 Samuel 17:4)

      Read 1 Samuel 17:4 (KJV)

    3. Q3.What was the weight of Goliath's coat of mail?

      • A. Three thousand shekels
      • B. Five thousand shekels
      • C. A hundred shekels
      • D. Two hundred shekels

      Answer: Five thousand shekels

      And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass. (1 Samuel 17:5)

      Read 1 Samuel 17:5 (KJV)

    4. Q4.What were Goliath's greaves made of?

      • A. Iron
      • B. Silver
      • C. Brass
      • D. Gold

      Answer: Brass

      And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders. (1 Samuel 17:6)

      Read 1 Samuel 17:6 (KJV)

    5. Q5.What was the weight of the head of Goliath's spear?

      • A. A hundred shekels
      • B. Three hundred shekels
      • C. Six hundred shekels
      • D. A thousand shekels

      Answer: Six hundred shekels

      And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron. (1 Samuel 17:7)

      Read 1 Samuel 17:7 (KJV)

    6. Q6.Who carried Goliath's shield?

      • A. He carried it himself
      • B. A young man
      • C. His brother
      • D. A charioteer

      Answer: A young man

      And one bearing a shield went before him. (1 Samuel 17:7)

      Read 1 Samuel 17:7 (KJV)

    7. Q7.How long did Goliath challenge Israel each day?

      • A. Seven days
      • B. Twenty days
      • C. Forty days
      • D. Eighty days

      Answer: Forty days

      And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days. (1 Samuel 17:16)

      Read 1 Samuel 17:16 (KJV)

    8. Q8.What did Goliath say would happen if he killed his opponent?

      • A. Israel would pay tribute
      • B. Israel would become servants to the Philistines
      • C. Israel would surrender their land
      • D. Israel would worship Dagon

      Answer: Israel would become servants to the Philistines

      If he be able to fight with me, and to kill me, then will we be your servants. (1 Samuel 17:9)

      Read 1 Samuel 17:9 (KJV)

    9. Q9.What did David take from the brook?

      • A. A sword
      • B. Five smooth stones
      • C. A spear
      • D. A shield

      Answer: Five smooth stones

      And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook. (1 Samuel 17:40)

      Read 1 Samuel 17:40 (KJV)

    10. Q10.Where did David strike Goliath with the stone?

      • A. His chest
      • B. His forehead
      • C. His knee
      • D. His shoulder

      Answer: His forehead

      And the stone sunk into his forehead. (1 Samuel 17:49)

      Read 1 Samuel 17:49 (KJV)