Goliath
giant Philistine warrior
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Summary
Goliath is a giant[1]. He was born in 1100 BC[2] in Gath[3]. He died in 1023 BC[4] in Valley of Elah[5].
Key Facts
- Mother: Rapha[6]
- Country of citizenship: Philistia[7]
- Ethnic group: Philistines[8]
- Religion or worldview: paganism[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Instance of: human biblical figure[11]
- Killed by: David[12], Elhanan son of Jair[13]
- Said to be the same as: Jalut[14]
- Work location: Palestine[15]
- Manner of death: death in battle[16]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[18], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Metropolitan Museum of Art Tagging Vocabulary[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Philistine[23]
- Present in work: David and Goliath[24], 1 Samuel 17[25]
- Has characteristic: giantness[26]
- Different from: Goliat[27]
- Height: 2.10[28], 2.80[29]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Goliath include he frog[30], a taxon[31]; Goliathus[32], a taxon[33]; he[34], an aircraft family[35]; and Goliat[36], an oil field[37], in Norway[38].
Why It Matters
Entities named for him include he frog[30], a taxon[31]; Goliathus[32], a taxon[33]; he[34], an aircraft family[35]; and Goliat[36], an oil field[37], in Norway[38].
FAQs
Where was Goliath born?
Goliath was born in Gath[3].
Where did Goliath die?
Goliath passed away in Valley of Elah[5].
Who were Goliath's parents?
Goliath's mother was Rapha[6].