1 Samuel 17

1 Samuel 17

The Philistines and Israelites face off across a valley. The Philistine giant, Goliath of Gath, challenges Israel to send one man to fight him, determining the winner of the war. David, sent to the camp to bring food to his brothers, is outraged by Goliath's blasphemy against the living God. David, armed only with a sling and five stones, declares that God will deliver the giant into his hand. David strikes Goliath in the forehead with a stone, killing him instantly, and then uses Goliath's own sword to cut off his head, resulting in a rout of the Philistine army.

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1 Chronicles 17

David plans to build a permanent temple for God. God refuses the offer but gives David the Davidic Covenant: He promises to establish David’s house and throne forever through his descendant.

1 Chronicles 18

David defeats the Philistines, Moabites, Syrians, and Edomites, securing Israel's borders and expanding the kingdom to its greatest size, bringing back vast spoils of war.

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