In the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, is one of the most memorable stories in the Old Testament--if not, in fact, in the entire Bible with the exception of the first books of the New Testament that deal with Jesus and His time on earth.
This is the showdown of Goliath and David.
David was a shepard boy, who tended the sheep for his father Jesse. One day, the Philistines lined up to battle the Israelites. One Philistine named Goliath--who was in fact over nine-feet tall--challenged the Israelites to a battle: one man must face Goliath, and whomever wins, the other side will be forever slaves.
This went on for forty days, with Goliath taunting the Israelites. Then, David came out, armed with a sling and five smooth stones from the river. Goliath had full armor and weapons.
David knew he had the power of the Lord on his side. With a single rock, he killed Goliath and then cut off his head.
The Philistines were defeated.
The Israelites won.
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