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NASB	1 Samuel 17:54 Then David took the Philistine's head and brought it to Jerusalem, but he put his weapons in his tent.
AMPLIFIED 2015	1 Samuel 17:54 Then David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem, but he put his weapons in his tent.

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Bible Question: Hi, in the battle between David and Goliath, in 1 Samuel 17. What can we learn from David?

That whatever battle we will face that if we have the Lord at our side we will win?

What points am I missing here from this battle?

Also I noticed that David cut off Goliath's head at the end after he was dead by David, which was pretty vivid for me to read. I think to my self, well is that love, why would we be called to do that by the Lord if we had too?

Anyway, just a few questions, thanks.

Bible Answer: Hi nightjay,

Good question and thoughts on this passage.

Something to keep in mind while we're considering the "battles" in our lives and the faith that we fight them with. It is always imporant to remember that "winning" a battle may not always look like David's defeat over Goliath. In some cases a Christian may fail miserably at the task at hand and it may seem we have lost the fight. Our want's, desires, and own will are not always in the will of God and therefore God may not provide the way for success. When we fail we may feel that God was not there and our faith may suffer a "let down".

The true battle for us is to always remain in the will of God and to depend on Him to make a way for change and success. The more we know about Him and His will for us, the better we will be at choosing battles and setting goals.

Still the story of David and Goliath is a fascinating one and one that demonstrates faith well.

Question: Why did God not allow a great warrior champion of Isreal to defeat Goliath?

Regarding your question about David cutting the head from Goliath. A careful reading of this passage doesn't make it clear to me that Goliath was actually dead after the stone took him down. David still seemed to be in the battle as he "ran up" to take Goliath's own sword and behead him. Either way, the important thing was that David be able to prove that Goliath was dead. It was cumstomary in those days to produce the head of your enemy to prove he was dead.

Notice that it was not until after Goliath's head was removed that the Philistines fled. Also see verse 54. David took the head back to Jerusalem. Imagine the courage, hope, and faith that this gave a people tormented by their enemy.

It is true that Jesus said that we are to love our enemies. At the same time, war is a real thing and the children of Israel were having war made on them.

God loves all people, but the day will come when He will cast many into hell. Those that chose to reject him and fight against His will and ultimately refuse the gift of grace.

Hope this is helpful,

Jeff

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