1 Samuel 17:4

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.

Cross-references

1 Samuel 17:23 shows Goliath actually appearing — the champion introduced here comes on stage.

1 Samuel 21:9 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 21:9, David retrieves Goliath's sword from the tabernacle — the same giant's weapon from the battle in 17:4.

In 1 Samuel 21:10, David flees to Gath — the hometown of Goliath from 17:4 — showing irony as he seeks refuge among enemies.

1 Samuel 9:2 notes Saul's height above all people — a remarkable stature that contrasts with Goliath's even greater size.

1 Samuel 27:4 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 27:4, Saul stops pursuing David because he is in Gath — the city of Goliath, showing David's boldness.

1 Samuel 10:23 repeats that Saul was taller than all the people — another height comparison to Goliath's giant stature.

In 2 Samuel 21:16-22, four Philistine giants from Gath are slain, including another Goliath — expanding the giant narrative from 17:4.

In 1 Chronicles 11:23, Benaiah kills an Egyptian giant of five cubits with a spear like a weaver's beam — echoing Goliath's description.

In 1 Chronicles 20:4-8, the same giant slayings are recounted, including Goliath's brother and others from Gath.

In 1 Chronicles 20:5, Elhanan kills Lahmi, the brother of Goliath of Gath — directly linking to the giant's family.

Jeremiah 9:23 warns the mighty not to boast in their might — Goliath's pride in his strength leads to his downfall.

Psalm 33:16 Parallel

Psalm 33:16 declares that a warrior is not saved by great strength — a principle illustrated by David's victory over Goliath.

In 2 Samuel 21:19, another Goliath of Gath is slain by Elhanan — possibly a different giant or a textual variant of David's victory.

Joshua 11:22 Historical context

In Joshua 11:22, Gath is where Anakim giants remained — likely ancestors of Goliath, connecting to the giant tradition.

Amos 2:9 Parallel

Amos 2:9 recalls God destroying the Amorites, whose height was like cedars — echoing the giant stature of Goliath here.

In Deuteronomy 3:11, Og's huge iron bed is described — another giant like Goliath, highlighting the size of ancient enemies.

Numbers 13:33 describes the giant sons of Anak that terrified Israel — a similar fear elicited by Goliath here.

Genesis 6:4 Parallel

Genesis 6:4 mentions the Nephilim, ancient giants — Goliath is a later giant figure of similar reputation.