Bible Dictionary
Goliath
a Philistine warrior described in Scripture as being of extraordinary size and strength
Basic Meaning
Goliath is the name of a warrior mentioned in the Old Testament.
He is described as a Philistine champion and a man of exceptional size.
Biblical Usage
Goliath appears most prominently in 1 Samuel 17 in the account of David and Goliath.
Additional references to Goliath appear in Samuel and Chronicles.
Related Topics
- Giants
- Philistia
- David