1Sa 17:1-3 | MHM | STEP | Goliath's Challenge to Israel In this section, the Philistines return to fight against Israel, showing that past victories do not always last if the people are not faithful to God. The Philistines take advantage of Israel’s weakness, and a new threat appears in the form of a giant named Goliath. The story sets the stage for God to show His power through someone unexpected. v. 1-3 : The Philistines gather their army and invade the land of Judah. They camp in territory that belongs to Israel and challenge Saul and the Israelites to battle. Saul brings his army to face them, but the situation is tense. This happens partly because Saul is no longer guided by God’s Spirit, and the Philistines sense Israel’s weakness. David, meanwhile, has returned home to take care of his father’s sheep, showing his humility (1 Samuel 17:1-3; 1 Samuel 17:1-3 ).

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‏ 1 Samuel 17:1-3

Goliath's Challenge to Israel

In this section, the Philistines return to fight against Israel, showing that past victories do not always last if the people are not faithful to God. The Philistines take advantage of Israel’s weakness, and a new threat appears in the form of a giant named Goliath. The story sets the stage for God to show His power through someone unexpected.

v. 1-3: The Philistines gather their army and invade the land of Judah. They camp in territory that belongs to Israel and challenge Saul and the Israelites to battle. Saul brings his army to face them, but the situation is tense. This happens partly because Saul is no longer guided by God’s Spirit, and the Philistines sense Israel’s weakness. David, meanwhile, has returned home to take care of his father’s sheep, showing his humility (1 Samuel 17:1-3; 1 Samuel 17:1-3 ^a).

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