During the next few years David often visited the palace and played his harp for Saul. Sometimes Saul had to leave and fight wars against the Philistines. Then David would go home to his father.
Among Saul's soldiers were three of David's elder brothers. Jesse often told David to bring grain and bread and cheese to his brothers. That way he could hear how his sons were doing.
During one battle, Saul and his soldiers had a big problem. No fighting had started yet because of a Philistine soldier named Goliath. Goliath was a very, very, very tall man. To most of the Israelites, he looked just like a giant. Goliath the giant had challenged the Israelites.
"If any of you want to fight me, then I dare you to try. If I win, you will all become our slaves. If your man wins, then we have to serve you."
All Saul's men took one look at Goliath and shivered in fear. "How can we fight a giant like that?" they whispered. No one dared to fight him. Even David's brothers were too afraid to fight Goliath.
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THE CHILDREN'S BIBLE - Old Testament, God Makes Everything
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