1 Samuel 17:49

And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.

Cross-references

In 1 Samuel 2:9, Hannah declares victory comes not by might; David's defeat of Goliath illustrates God's deliverance of the faithful.

In 1 Samuel 19:5, Jonathan directly cites David's slaying of Goliath as a reason to spare his life.

In 1 Samuel 7:13, God subdues Philistines under Samuel; David's victory continues that pattern of divine deliverance.

1 Corinthians 1:27 states God chooses the weak to shame the strong — David's victory over Goliath is the classic example.

1 Corinthians 1:28 adds that God uses the low and despised — David, a shepherd boy, fits this description perfectly.

Judges 4:21 Parallel

Judges 4:21 tells of Jael driving a tent peg through Sisera's temple — both use unconventional weapons to kill enemy leaders.

Judges 5:26 Parallel

Judges 5:26 poetically describes Jael piercing Sisera's head — parallel to David striking Goliath's forehead.

Judges 15:15 has Samson killing a thousand Philistines with a jawbone — both use unlikely weapons for God's deliverance.

Judges 20:16 Historical context

In Judges 20:16, skilled slingers are described; David's precise sling shot exemplifies that skill.

In 2 Samuel 22:40, David credits God for strength in battle; his victory over Goliath is a prime example.

Psalm 18:29 Parallel

In Psalm 18:29, David expresses confidence in God's help for battle; his defeat of Goliath demonstrates that.

1 Chronicles 12:2 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 12:2, Benjaminite slingers are noted; David's sling skill mirrors that tradition.

Psalm 18:38 Parallel

In Psalm 18:38, David describes pursuing enemies; his pursuit after striking Goliath fits that pattern.