David and Goliath

The Philistine giant Goliath challenged the army of Israel, and all were afraid. David, a young shepherd boy, said that God would help him. King Saul gave him armour, which was too big, so David took his sling and five smooth stones. He ran at Goliath and one stone struck the giant on the forehead. The Philistines fled.

Read it in the Bible

This story is in 1 Samuel chapter 17 of the Bible.

A verse to remember

Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin; but I come to you in the name of Yahweh of Armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
1 Samuel 17:45, World English Bible

Questions to talk about

1. Why was everyone afraid?
2. What did David use?
3. What is a "giant" in your life?

An activity

Draw your biggest worry as a giant, and write a little prayer in the picture to cut it down to size.

Read next

• Solomon's Wisdom
• How to tell Bible stories to children

Questions people ask

The stories are simple retellings for children and are not a substitute for reading the Bible. Churches teach the stories in different ways; adapt to your own tradition.