3. The Philistine army was camped on one hill. Israel's army was on another. The valley was between them.
4. A mighty hero named Goliath came out of the Philistine camp. He was from Gath. He was more than nine feet tall.
5. He had a bronze helmet on his head. He wore a coat of bronze armor. It weighed 125 pounds.
6. On his legs he wore bronze guards. He carried a bronze javelin on his back.
7. His spear was as big as a weaver's rod. Its iron point weighed 15 pounds. The man who carried his shield walked along in front of him.
8. Goliath stood and shouted to the soldiers of Israel. He said, "Why do you come out and line up for battle? I'm a Philistine. You are servants of Saul. Choose one of your men. Have him come down and face me.