Who was Goliath?
Q: Who was Goliath?
A: Goliath was a Philistine warrior in the Old Testament, who was the champion of the warriors of town of Gath.
Q: What was Goliath's height?
A: Goliath's height was said to be "six cubits and a span" - some 290cm, but the Dead Sea Scrolls say his height was a more credible "four cubits and a span", in modern measurements 202cm.
Q: What was Goliath's fighting style?
A: Goliath fought as an armoured charioteer.
Q: What did Goliath challenge the Israelite warriors to?
A: Goliath challenged the Israelite warriors to a single-handed duel.
Q: Who finally answered the challenge of Goliath?
A: David, who was fourteen years old at the time, finally answered the challenge of Goliath.
Q: How did David win the battle against Goliath?
A: David accurately slung a stone on Goliath's forehead, just below his helmet, which knocked Goliath out. David then ran to unconscious Goliath, pulled his sword off the scabbard, and cut his head off.
Q: How did the Philistine army feel after Goliath was killed?
A: Seeing a fourteen-year-old boy killing their champion, the Philistine army demoralized.
