We learned the story of David and Goliath when we were kids. It took place at a time of conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines. The Philistines had a giant named Goliath who taunted the Israelites to a one on one battle. No-one in the Israelite army took up the challenge until David, a young shepherd boy, did.

David found five smooth pebbles and with a slingshot downed Goliath with a rock to the head. This inspired the Israelites who realized they could defeat the Philistines against all odds. It showed that even the smallest and seemingly weakest can accomplish great things; that we can be victorious even in the face of insurmountable obstacles.

The Philistines were ancient Israel’s enemies whose home base was on the Mediterranean coast. In 135 CE the Romans changed the name of ancient Judaea which........

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