What the history of the quote “David vs Goliath”?
This is the account of the battle between David and Goliath given in 1 Samuel, chapter 17:[1] Saul and the Israelites are facing the Philistines at Socoh in Judah. Twice a day for forty days Goliath, the champion of the Philistines, comes out between the lines and challenges the Israelites to send out a soldier to fight him and decide the outcome of the battle in a single combat, but Saul and all the Israelites are afraid. David is present, bringing food for his older brothers. He hears Goliath and hears also that Saul has promised to reward any man who will defeat the Philistine champion, and is not afraid. Saul hears of David’s words and sends for him, and David offers to fight the Philistine. Saul reluctantly agrees and offers his armour, which David declines in favour of his sling and five stones which he takes from the brook. David and Goliath confront each other, Goliath with his armour and shield-bearer, David with his staff and sling. “And the Philistine cursed David by his god
