David and Goliath
The valley of Elah, 1 Samuel 17
11 profiles tagged David and Goliath.
Abinadab, Son of Jesse
second son of Jesse who was passed over for kingship in favor of David
The second-born son of Jesse and elder brother of King David who served in the army of King Saul during the Philistine wars.
Abner
Commander of Saul's army who eventually sought to unite Israel under David
The commander-in-chief of King Saul’s army and a pivotal military leader during the transition of power to the house of David.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
Eliab, Brother of David
Eldest brother of King David who was passed over for the kingship despite his height and appearance
Eliab was the firstborn son of Jesse of Bethlehem and the eldest brother of King David, known for his imposing stature and service in King Saul's army.
Ephrathah
Matriarch of the Tribe of Judah and ancestor of the Ephrathite clan of Bethlehem
A matriarch of the Tribe of Judah, wife of Caleb and mother of Hur, whose lineage is inextricably linked to the founding of Bethlehem.
Goliath
Philistine giant killed by David in the Valley of Elah
A champion warrior from Gath of enormous stature who served in the Philistine army during the reign of King Saul.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Jesse
Patriarch of the house of David and ancestor of Jesus Christ
The father of King David and a resident of Bethlehem, Jesse is a pivotal link in the genealogy of the Davidic dynasty and the Messianic line.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Saul
King of Israel who was the first to rule the United Monarchy before being rejected by God
Saul was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel from the tribe of Benjamin to lead the United Monarchy against the Philistine threat.
Shimeah, Brother of David
Third son of Jesse and brother of King David who served in Saul's army
The third son of Jesse and an elder brother of King David, Shimeah served in the army of Saul and was the father of the shrewd Jonadab and the warrior Jonathan.