David and Goliath - Chapter One - David

Sep 29, 2026

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Gift collection story opening of David and Goliath, presenting young David in ancient, troubled Judea. David is the youngest son of Jesse in Bethlehem and grows up amid war between Israelites and the Philistines. When news arrives that Philistines have advanced into Judea, David longs to join the battle with his brothers. The conflict between David’s eagerness and his family’s doubts escalates as Jesse initially refuses, then has David help prepare for the fight.

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Chapter One - David

DAVIDANDGOLIATH TONY BRADMAN&TONY ROSS □ 68 2019 7, DAVIDANDGOLIATH TONY BRADMAN ETONY ROSS ORCHARD BOOKS 34412400035993 ORCHARD BOOKS 338 Euston Road,London NW13BHOrchard Books Australia Level 17/207 Kent Street,Sydney,NSW 2000ISBN 9781408305775(hardback)ISBN 9781408305782(paperback) The text was first published in Great Britain in the form of a gift collection called Heroes and Villains with full colour illustrations by Tony Ross,in 2008 This edition first published in hardback in 2010 First paperback publication in 2011 Text ◎ Tony Bradman 2008 Illustrations Tony Ross 2010 The rights ofTony Bradman to be identified as the author and of Tony Ross to beidentified as the illustrator of this work have been asserted by them in accordancewith the Copyright,Designs and Patents Act,1988. A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. 13579108642(hardback) 13579108642(paperback) Printed &bound in the UK by JF Print Ltd.,Sparkford,Somerset. Orchard Books is a division of Hachette Children's Books, an Hachette UK company.www.hachette.co.uk CONTENTS CHAPTER ONEDAVID 5 CHAPTER TWOSTALEMATE15 CHAPTER THREEGOLIATH25 CHAPTER FOUR ABOY GOES OUTTO BATTLE35 NOTES ON THE STORY OF DAVID AND GOLIATHWINNINGAGAINST46IMPOSSIBLE ODDS # DAVID ONCE,LONG AGO IN THEancient,troubled land of Judea,there was a boy called David.He was theyoungest son of Jesse,a farmer who livedin Bethlehem,a small village in the hills. In 1a Jesse had eight sons all told,and being theyoungest had its problems.David loved hisbrothers,but to them he was the baby ofthe family,and they often made fun of him. At that time,David's people-theIsraelites -were at war with the Philistines,a tribe of fierce fighters.Oneday,news came to Jesse's farm that thePhilistines had marched deep into theheart of the Israelites'land.The future ofJudea was at stake,and David's brothersstepped forward to volunteer for battle. “Hey,count me intoo!"said David when he heard whatwas happening.Hisjob was to look afterthe family's sheep,andhe had just brought the flock in from the hills for thenight."I definitely want to go.""Don't be stupid,"said his oldest brother,Eliab.“It will be men's work, David-proper fighting,not some pretend adventure for a little boy.” "I’m not a little boy,"said David."I’mnearly grown-up,and I’m tired of you lottreating me like a child.You'll let me go,Father,won't you?" Jesse had always had a soft spot for his1youngest son,and sometimes indulged hiswishes.But on this occasion Jesse agreedwith his firstborn. “No,I'm sorry,David,"he said."Eliab isright-you're just not old enough to be awarrior.Your day will come...” For a second,David felt like arguing,and running off to sulk.But instead hehelped his brothers gather their weapons andarmour,and loadtheir packhorseswith foodand drink.

FAQs

Who is David in the story’s opening chapter?

David is the youngest son of Jesse, living in Bethlehem, and tending the family’s sheep when the war news arrives.

Why does David want to join the battle?

David hears the Philistines have marched deep into Judea and insists he wants to go rather than stay behind.

How do David’s brothers and father respond to his request?

His oldest brother Eliab dismisses him as too young, and Jesse initially agrees with Eliab, refusing David’s request while expecting his day will come.

Sep 29, 2026

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