Bible Dictionary

Goliath

a Philistine warrior described in Scripture as being of extraordinary size and strength

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Total Entries

116

Entry Position

49 of 116

Letter

G

Meaning

a Philistine warrior described in Scripture as being of extraordinary size and strength

Key Scriptures

  • 1 Samuel 17
  • 2 Samuel 21:19
  • 1 Chronicles 20:5

Also Called

goliath of gath

Basic Meaning

Goliath is the name of a warrior mentioned in the Old Testament.

He is described as a Philistine champion and a man of exceptional size.

Biblical Usage

Goliath appears most prominently in 1 Samuel 17 in the account of David and Goliath.

Additional references to Goliath appear in Samuel and Chronicles.

  • Giants
  • Philistia
  • David

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Scriptures

  • 1 Samuel 17
  • 2 Samuel 21:19
  • 1 Chronicles 20:5

Related Terms

people/giants nations/philistia

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