And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take it: for there is no other save that here. And David said, There is none like that; give it me” (1 Samuel 21:8,9).

Goliath (/ɡəˈlaɪ.əθ/ is described in the biblical Book of Samuel as a Philistine giant defeated by the young David in single combat. The story signified Saul’s unfitness to rule, as Saul himself should have fought for Israel.

Five Smooth Stones of: Faith, Obedience, Service, Prayer, and Holy Ghost.

Shield bearer usually refers to a Macedonian version of a heavy armored hoplite, whose tasks were protecting flanks of the sarrisa phalanx, and carrying a shield to protect other men in same ranks.

91.8 × 132.4 cm (36 1/8 × 52 1/8 in.)

And yet, David picked up 5 stones (1 Samuel 17:40). Why? It was David’s skills and abilities, which he learned on his own, that gave him the unexpected advantage over his enemy. In other words, David was the favorite all along.

Armor Bearer in the Bible, in the Old Testament times, the kings chose officers to carry their armor and stand alongside in battles. That’s why this personnel are called armor-bearers. Various passages mention armor-bearers, like 1 Samuel 14:7,16:21, 31:6, and Judges 9:54.

In 1 Samuel 17:7 and 41, Goliath is described as having a shield bearer who walks in front of him, in order to protect him. The shield in this text is the large or long shield that protected the body against missile attacks such as archers (Tsumura 2007:444).

Goliath’s universe is centered (focused) on himself. David’s universe is centered (focused) on God. Goliath’s hedge of protection is his dead armor. David’s hedge of protection is the living Word of God.

The Bible describes Goliath as follows: His height was six cubits and a span. He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing five thousand shekels; on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin was slung on his back.

Goliath’s hedge of protection is his dead armor. David’s hedge of protection is the living Word of God. Goliath’s brass armor manifests that he is proud of his sin. David’s lack of armor manifests his humility. (Prov 16:18) Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

[Goliath = Heb: exile /// to denude (Dict: to make naked or bare; strip) espec. in a disgraceful sense] 6. (Num 21:6-9) And the LORD sent fiery serpents[nachash; snakes]among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.