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The account of the battle between David and Goliath is told in 1 Samuel, chapter 17.

Saul and the Israelites are facing the Philistines at the Valley of Elah.

Twice a day for 40 days, Goliath, the champion of the Philistines, comes out between the lines and challenges the Israelites to send out a champion of their own to decide the outcome in single combat, but Saul and all the Israelites are afraid.

David, bringing food for his elder brothers, hears that Saul has promised to reward any man who defeats Goliath, and accepts the challenge.

Saul reluctantly agrees and offers his armor, which David declines, taking only his sling and five stones from a brook.