Ep. 98: Why Does Goliath Look Like a Serpent in the Bible?
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In this teaching, Sam and Will explore the deeper meaning behind Goliath's bronze armor and why the Bible describes it in so much detail. The Hebrew word for bronze (Nahushet) is closely linked to the word for serpent (Nahash), revealing that Goliath is portrayed as the embodiment of God's ancient enemy. They also look at David, a young shepherd boy likely only thirteen or fourteen years old, who volunteers to face this giant when no one else will. David refuses King Saul's armor, choosing instead to trust the God who delivered him from the bear and the lion. This passage ...