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    Goliath Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on goliath bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · 1 Samuel 17:4 (KJV)

      From which city did Goliath come?

      Answer: Gath

      Study note. 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. Lesson 2 · 1 Samuel 17:4 (KJV)

      How tall was Goliath?

      Answer: Six cubits and a span

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

      Read 1 Samuel 17:4 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · 1 Samuel 17:5 (KJV)

      What was the weight of Goliath's coat of mail?

      Answer: Five thousand shekels

      Study note. 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. Lesson 4 · 1 Samuel 17:6 (KJV)

      What were Goliath's greaves made of?

      Answer: Brass

      Study note. 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. Lesson 5 · 1 Samuel 17:7 (KJV)

      What was the weight of the head of Goliath's spear?

      Answer: Six hundred shekels

      Study note. 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. Lesson 6 · 1 Samuel 17:7 (KJV)

      Who carried Goliath's shield?

      Answer: A young man

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

      Read 1 Samuel 17:7 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · 1 Samuel 17:16 (KJV)

      How long did Goliath challenge Israel each day?

      Answer: Forty days

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

      Read 1 Samuel 17:16 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · 1 Samuel 17:9 (KJV)

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

      Answer: Israel would become servants to the Philistines

      Study note. 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. Lesson 9 · 1 Samuel 17:40 (KJV)

      What did David take from the brook?

      Answer: Five smooth stones

      Study note. 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. Lesson 10 · 1 Samuel 17:49 (KJV)

      Where did David strike Goliath with the stone?

      Answer: His forehead

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

      Read 1 Samuel 17:49 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does goliath bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?