Goliath (Mythology)

Goliath's History
Goliath was said to be a descendant of the Nephilim, giant "sons of God". He was a member of the Philistines, one of the first peoples to use iron tools and weapons, and enemies of the budding nation of Israel. Appearing before the Israelite army, Goliath challenged them to send a warrior to face him in single combat. No one accepted.

A young boy named David heard of Goliath's challenge and went to face him. Refusing King Saul's offer of weapons and armor, David went into battle armed only with a sling. Goliath taunted the child, but that changed when David, under God's guidance, threw a sling bullet directly into Goliath's forehead. David then rushed in and cut the giant's head off with his own sword, causing the remaining Philistines to flee in terror.