1 Samuel 17:5 · KJV

"And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass."

King James Version

Passage Context

³And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them.

⁴And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.

⁵And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass.

⁶And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.

⁷And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and one bearing a shield went before him.

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Reflection Questions

What giants do you face in your life that seem insurmountable?

How do you respond to fear when it arises?

When have you taken a stand against a challenge with faith?

Life Application

courage

Recognize that even the mightiest challenges can be overcome with faith and determination. Trust in God's power to help you.

faith

Prepare yourself spiritually and mentally to face your giants, knowing that God is with you.

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GoliathOT

Goliath was a giant warrior from the Philistine army, known for his intimidating presence and strength. He challenged the Israelites, leading to his confrontation with David.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 17:4

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