Category: 1 Samuel

One of the stranger scenes in the life of King Saul is recorded in 1 Samuel 19:18–24, where Saul, in his rage against David, sends messengers to capture him. Each group of messengers ends up being overpowered by the Spirit of God and begins prophesying instead of arresting David. Finally, Saul himself goes to Ramah,…

When people hear the story of David and Goliath, the first question is often: was Goliath really a giant? The Bible’s answer is “yes”—but his size is only part of the story.

The battle between David and Goliath occurred in the Valley of Elah, as described in 1 Samuel 17. This fertile valley, located southwest of Jerusalem, has archaeological evidence supporting the biblical narrative. David’s victory illustrates God’s power and serves as a historical reminder that faith can triumph over adversity.