The Big Chair Bible David and Goliath: 1 Samuel 17

This is a retelling of the chapter of the Bible, 1 Samuel 17. It is written in fun, rhythmical poetry. This retelling is accurate to the Biblical text, and yet full of bright illustrations to keep the children engaged while the story is read. It is meant for an audience of young children from birth to 7 years old, and it is meant to be a tool for parents to use to accurately teach their children the bible in an engaging way.It begins with David still at home watching sheep. He is sent by his father to take supplies to his brothers, who are fighting with King Saul. While at the battle field, he hears the giant, Goliath, threaten the armies of God. David begins to ask questions of the men around him about the situation. His questions and comments are reported to King Saul. Saul has David brought to him, and begins to explain that David cannot fight Goliath because he is too big and a seasoned warrior. David convinces Saul to let him fight the giant. After trying on the armor of King Saul, David decides the armor is too big and bulky. He goes out to face Goliath armed with a sling, a few stones, and his faith in the God of Israel. After exchanging threats, David and Goliath run at each other. David kills Goliath with a single stone by hitting Goliath in the forehead. After the giant tumbles to the ground, David cuts off his head, and the armies of Israel pursue the armies of the Philistines back to their cities. They return and plunder the camp of the Philistines. David puts Goliath's weapons away in his own tent. Saul asks David whose son he is, and David tells him his father is Jesse.