Goliath, (c. 11th century bc), in the Bible (I Sam. xvii), the Philistine giant slain by David, who thereby achieved renown. The Philistines had come up to make war against Saul, and this warrior came forth day by day to challenge to single combat.

What time of year did David fight Goliath?

Since David was already attending sheep – and fending off lions and bears (1 Samuel 17) – before this, his anointing and duel with Goliath probably occurred around the year 1025 B.C., when David was 15 years old.

Where did the story of David and Goliath take place?

Nestling in the heart of the Judean Foothills (the Shephelah), the Ellah valley runs the between Tel Azekah and Tell Socho. This parts of the valley identified with Efes Damim – the site of the most famous battle in human history between two individuals.