KJV ORIGINAL
And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
A champion warrior came out from the Philistine army, named Goliath from the city of Gath, who was over nine feet tall.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior who was over nine feet tall and served as their champion fighter.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Philistines, two neighboring peoples who frequently fought for control of the land. In ancient warfare, armies would sometimes send out their best warrior as a 'champion' to fight in single combat, with the outcome determining the battle's result without massive casualties on both sides.
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