Goliath said: “If
he can kill me, our people will be your slaves. But if I kill him, your people
will be our slaves. Here and now I challenge Israel’s whole army! Choose
someone to fight me!” 1 Samuel 17:9 10
David and
Goliath is probably the greatest underdog tale there is. It was common practice
to have one “Champion” represent on nation’s army the opposing army’s Champion.
Goliath, ranging anywhere from seven-and-a-half to nine feet tall, challenged
the Israelite armies to send such a Champion against him. His sheer size,
combined with his fighting expertise, froze every potential opponent in their
boots.
