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Old Testament · 1 Samuel 17

David and Goliath

David trusted God when he faced the giant Goliath. This child-friendly story is about courage and faith in God.

Coloring pages: 8Age/complexity: Explore (ages 3–5) · Imagine (ages 6–8) · Discover (ages 9–12)

Lesson resource collection

Color the story, one scene at a time.

Choose individual pages for your group, or print a coordinated story sheet when one is available.

Print David and Goliath: 4-Scene Story Sheet

David carries grain, ten loaves of bread, and ten cheeses from Bethlehem to his three eldest brothers serving in Saul’s army while David’s sheep are nearby.

David Brings Food to His Brothers

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David listens near the Israelite battle line as Goliath challenges Israel, with Eliab and Israelite soldiers nearby.

David Hears the Challenge

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David stands before Saul and explains how the LORD delivered him while he protected sheep from a lion and a bear.

David Trusts the LORD Before Saul

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David removes Saul’s armor and gathers five smooth stones from a brook, placing them in his shepherd’s bag while holding his staff and sling.

David Chooses His Shepherd’s Tools

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David faces armored Goliath across the battle line, holding a sling while Goliath carries his sword, spear, and javelin.

David Comes in the LORD’s Name

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David runs toward Goliath on a battlefield with a sling as a stone strikes Goliath’s forehead and Goliath falls face down; the scene is non-graphic.

David Runs Forward With His Sling

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David and Israelite soldiers move along a road toward Gath and Ekron while fleeing Philistines and their camp are shown in the distance; Goliath’s armor is associated with David.

Israel Pursues the Fleeing Philistines

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David stands before Saul with Abner present as Saul asks about David’s family, and David identifies himself as Jesse’s son from Bethlehem.

Saul Asks David About His Family

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Scripture reference

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Use this reference as you prepare and read the account with your class.

Talk together

A thoughtful question

When do you need God’s courage?