Who was Goliath?

Question

I know he was a giant and that David killed him with a sling shot and a rock when he was a boy. Was Davids people ar war with Goliath's people? I don't know much more.

Answer 1

Goliath was a Philistine and a hugh warrior. They were at war against Israel (King Saul) and because of his size and strength, all the army of Israel were afraid. David, a young boy, took up the gauntlet to fight against Goliath because no one else would (too frightened by Goliath's strength and size). David, though small in stature and just a boy, did not fear Goliath because he knew who his God was and that his God was greater than Goliath.

For details of what happen, please get a bible and read up in 1 Samuel.

Answer 2

Goliath was a Philistine---enemies of King Saul. Read the true story in 1 Samuel 17.

Answer 3

it's possible that he was somehow related to the Nephilem mentioned in Gen. 6.
Also if you turn to 2 Samuel 21:15-22 you will read of why David picked up 5 stones instead of just one when he was young...There was not 1 giant (Goliath) there were 5 giants...Goliath and his brothers. (I think it was his brothers) I got to read it again to be sure.

Answer 4

The story of David and Goliath can be found in 1Samuel chapter 17.

Answer 5

Goliath was a Philistine.
David was a Hebrew.
(Modern day Palestinians versus Israelis).
If you go to my 360 page & click on pix of "Israel & Jordan", picture #26 shows the exact location where David slew Goliath.

Answer 6

The giant from the city of Gath, champion of the Philistine army, who was killed by David. Goliath towered to the extraordinary height of six cubits and a span (2.9 m; 9.5 ft). His copper coat of mail weighed 5,000 shekels (57 kg; 126 lb) and the iron blade of his spear weighed 600 shekels (6.8 kg; 15 lb). (1Sa 17:4, 5, 7) Goliath was one of the Rephaim; he may have been a mercenary soldier with the Philistine army.—1Ch 20:5, 8;

Answer 7

1 Samuel 17 tells the story.
Goliath was a Philistine, and the Philistines were at war with Israel. The battle took place in the Ellah Valley in Israel.

Answer 8

He was a philistine,a giant and he loose against David in the Battle.He came with sword and spear to David but the latter came and defeated him with the word of GOD!!

Answer 9

Shrek. Actually David was a punk that went around knocking out the neibghbor's windows and Shrek crushed him. They lied and made up the story of David slaying Shrek to make him seem like a good guy. David was a real punk and ended up in juvenile detention centers and foster homes. Eventually he was shot by a slingshot robbing a bagel store. He died in jail from an STD.

Answer 10

Here's links to what I found on the web

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goliath

http://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/p149.htm

Hope they help