When did David kill Goliath?
The shepherd boy David slays the Philistine giant with a sling and a stone.
David & Goliath took place c. 1025 BC at The valley of Elah, during the United Kingdom period of Bible history. The account is recorded in 1 Samuel 17:45 (KJV). The shepherd boy David slays the Philistine giant with a sling and a stone.
"Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied." — 1 Samuel 17:45 (KJV)
For forty days Goliath of Gath defied the armies of Israel. David, sent by his father with provisions, heard the giant's reproach and answered, 'I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts.' A single stone sank into Goliath's forehead, and the Philistines fled.
c. 1025 BC
The valley of Elah
Key KJV Scriptures
"Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied."
"So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone… but there was no sword in the hand of David."
Why It Matters
David and Goliath is Scripture's enduring picture of faith over fear — and of the coming Son of David who would crush the head of the serpent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was David when he killed Goliath?
Scripture calls him a 'youth' (1 Samuel 17:33). Most reckon him in his mid to late teens, still serving as a shepherd at home.
When did david & goliath happen?
David & Goliath is dated c. 1025 BC, placing it in the United Kingdom era of biblical history. See 1 Samuel 17:45 (KJV).
Where did david & goliath take place?
Scripture places david & goliath at The valley of Elah.
Who was involved in david & goliath?
The key figures are David, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan.
Where is david & goliath in the Bible?
You can read about it in 1 Samuel 17:45, 1 Samuel 17:50 (King James Version).
Why does david & goliath matter?
David and Goliath is Scripture's enduring picture of faith over fear — and of the coming Son of David who would crush the head of the serpent.
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