Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

The king had little hope that David would be successful in his
brave attempt. He gave the command to clothe the young man in the
king's own armor. The heavy bronze helmet was put on his head,
and the coat of mail was placed on his body; the king's sword was at
his side. Thus equipped, he started toward Goliath, but soon he came
back. The worried spectators thought that David had decided not to
risk his life. But this was far from what the brave young man was
thinking. When he returned he took off the king's armor and in its
place took only his staff and a simple sling. Choosing five smooth
stones out of the brook, he put them in his bag, and with his sling in
his hand, advanced toward the Philistine. The giant strode forward
boldly, expecting to meet the mightiest of the warriors of Israel. His
armor-bearer walked before him as if nothing could resist him. As
he came near he saw a mere youth. David's well-knit body,
unprotected by armor, was impressive; yet there was a marked
contrast between its youthful outline and the massive proportions of
the Philistine.
Goliath Despises the Youthful David
Goliath was filled with amazement and anger. "Am I a dog," he
exclaimed, "that you come to me with sticks?" He heaped terrible
curses on David, then called scornfully, "Come to me, and I will
give your flesh to the birds of the air and to the beasts of the field!"
David did not weaken. Stepping forward, he said to his
antagonist: "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a
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