Add parallel Print Page Options

The Philistines took positions on one hill while Israel took positions on the opposite hill. There was a valley between them.

A champion named Goliath from Gath came out from the Philistine camp. He was more than nine feet tall.[a] He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore bronze scale-armor weighing one hundred twenty-five pounds.[b]

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 17:4 LXX over six feet tall
  2. 1 Samuel 17:5 Five thousand shekels

Bible Gateway Recommends

CEB Common English Bible - eBook
CEB Common English Bible - eBook
Retail: $12.99
Our Price: $8.99
Save: $4.00 (31%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
The CEB Lectio Divina Prayer Bible, Hardcover
The CEB Lectio Divina Prayer Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $35.99
Our Price: $32.39
Save: $3.60 (10%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CEB Common English Bible New Testament - eBook
CEB Common English Bible New Testament - eBook
Retail: $5.99
Our Price: $4.79
Save: $1.20 (20%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
The CEB Student Bible - Slightly Imperfect
The CEB Student Bible - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $33.99
Our Price: $21.24
Save: $12.75 (38%)
CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible--ocean surf hardcover
CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible--ocean surf hardcover
Retail: $35.99
Our Price: $25.99
Save: $10.00 (28%)