The primary purpose of this study is to know God by studying His Word, but there are times in my study that I am simply trying to understand an event or a Bible character better
How old was David when he killed Goliath?
While nothing is clearly stated we can use the “magnifying glass of a detective” and get relatively close to his age
Initial key passages: 1 Sam 16:11, 12; 17:33, 42
Explanation of various pieces of evidence
Verses to consider:
1 Sam 16:11
1 Sam 16:21 & Num 1:3
1 Sam 17:13, 14
1 Sam 14:52
1 Sam 17:32, 33 .
What about Saul’s armour? (1 Sam 17:38, 39)
Using other dates/ages (2 Sam 5:4; 1 Sam 18:5)
