In the Valley of Elah, the Israelite army set up campTo meet the Philistines who named Goliath as their champFor forty days and nights the giant shouted out his cry“Send a man to fight me! Your armies I defy!”David, son of Jesse, arrived at the camp one dayUpon hearing Goliath’s speech, went to King Saul to say“Send your servant, I will go and fight this man alone.”Saul replied, “You’re just a boy, not even fully grown.”The shepherd answered, “I’ve slain bears and lions in my time.With the Lord God on my side the victory is mine.”No armor, sword, or shield, armed with just a staff and slingHe picked up five smooth stones with which to fight the PhilistineAs the two approached, Goliath spoke these words“Come here boy, I’ll feed your body to the birds!”David was not fearful, with confidence he said“I’ll strike you down this very day and then cut off your head.You come against me with sword, a spear, and javelin,But I come in the name of the Almighty! I will win!”David rushing forward, grasped his trusty slingPulled a stone from in his bag and flung it with a 'ZING'David’s aim was perfect as he loosed the stone to flySailing through the air, it struck the giant right between the eyesGoliath toppled forward, in the dirt lay face down deadDavid gripped the massive sword and chopped off the fierce man's headIndeed, the Lord was with him, he knew he would prevailThe battle is the Lord’s and He will never let us fail
