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