The Goliath narrative in 1 Samuel 17 opens with the Philistine army gathered for war against Israel. “Saul and the Israelites are facing the Philistines in the Valley of Elah. Twice a day for 40 days, morning and evening, Goliath, the champion of the Philistines, comes out between the lines and challenges the Israelites to send out a champion of their own […]
