1 Samuel 17:8
And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me.
Cross-reference
1 Samuel 17:26
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 17:26, David responds to Goliath's challenge by asking about the reward for defeating him — building directly on the challenge.
1 Samuel 4:2
Historical context
In 1 Sam 4:2, Israel suffered a previous defeat by Philistines, adding historical weight to Goliath's boast.
Isaiah 36:13
Parallel
In Isaiah 36:13, the Assyrian commander similarly stands and shouts a taunt, mirroring Goliath's challenge.