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What country's hero is not familiar with the chronicles of great battles? For a true warrior, even religious literature will easily become a useful textbook on the tactics of battle and psychological pressure. For example, the battle and Goliath - a clear example that faith in its own strength can destroy the enemy. With such a motivation for victory, there are enough single stone. It is a pity that for Goliath this lesson became the last in life.

History of appearance

The Grozny man is first mentioned in the Bible. The first book of kingdoms contains a detailed description of both the hero and battle that glorified the opponent of Goliath - David. Is it worth reminding that the giant himself is presented in the Old Testament at all the valiant warrior, but a reckless fool, who does not believe in virtue of God.

Despite the mythical of the legend, perhaps the history of Goliath is not invented at all. The Prototype of the warrior-Giant mentions the Roman warlord Joseph Flavius \u200b\u200bin the records:

"Once from the camp, the Philistines came out of the giant growth of a person named Goliath, from the city of Gitta. He was the growth of four Arshin and half, and his armament fully corresponded to his gigantic sizes. "

The first confirmation of the existence of Goliath was the find of archaeologists. On excavations in the city of Tel Es-Shafi (it is assumed that the city of GEF stood here) a part of the ceramic bowl was found on which the name of the giant was found. This is the first reliable evidence that Goliath really existed.

To date, the name of the awesome warrior has become a nominal. In the Universe Comics "Marvel" there are several characters named Goliath, among which, and Bill Foster. Not less famous forzor Goliath from the cartoon "Garguli", which, unlike the biblical character, is represented by a positive hero.

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Goliath was born in the city of Gef, located on the territory of Filfish. A character's mother, a woman named Orf, led a free lifestyle, so the hero's father is unknown.

Goliath grew by a large and strong man, the hero's growth was 2.89 m. The older hero brothers were also distinguished by outstanding external data. The Bible claims that the relative of Goliath was a warrior of Lahmi, who killed the famous fighter Elhanan Ben Yar.

From early childhood, the Philistine has studied the military case. The giant rummed over the colleagues, so from the younger was used by commander as a frightening weapon. There was a lot of victories in the account of the man, but most often Goliath piled by the seizure of the greatest shrine of the Jewish people - the Ark of Revelation.

Despite the frightening appearance and extensive experience in battles, the giant did not build a career. The man remained a simple soldier, commanding the thousands of the Army Goliath was not entrussed. This allows us to conclude that physical strength is the only achievement of a man. Intellect and military sedzalka did not enter the list of advantages of the hero.

The most famous myth of Goliath is connected with the next battle. During the war between the Jews and Philistines, Goliath caused a honest battle of any warrior King Saul. Within 40 days, a man called the brave to reach the battle. The only condition is if the hero wins, the representatives of the Jewish people will forever become slaves of the residents of Gefa.

A formidable man, closed in armor and armed by a heavy sword, caused the enemy's troops. What was the surprise of Goliath, when a young shepherd David replied to the call of men. The young man went on battle, dressed in casual clothes and with a bag of uppervice. David replied to the enemy's ridicule, he answered that the young man would lead to the victory of the young man, and Goliath had fun at the victory.

Surprisingly, the gigant is defeated. The role of the arms of David was the raporary and five smooth stones. The young man, quickly swinging the long rope from the loop at the end, nailed the pebble in the forehead of the giant. Goliath, who did not expect such an attack, did not cover her face. From the blow, a man fell to the ground. The shepherd approached the defeated and realized that the giant lost consciousness. The head of the warrior-Philistine David cut off the personal sword of Goliath.

Goliath in religion

In Christianity, colorful characters mentioned in the Old Testament carry out an unequivocal value. In the face of David, the ancient Scriptures demonstrate the believer typological prototype, which wins over the highest evil, or the devil.

Researchers argue that the comparison of Goliath with Satan has confirmations contained in the text. For example, the growth of the Giant (six elbows and the span) significantly exceeds the human, but does not reach the divine figure 7. The Myfe also mentions the scaly armor of Goliath, which refers to the reader to the snake, which was often called Satan. However, most arguments about the hidden meaning of legends are indirect.

There is also a story in the Quran, talking about the victory of the Islamic Prophet over the wrong king of the Amalikiatan. The names of the main characters (Goliath is called Jalut, and David - Talut) and secondary details. And the death of the giant fully corresponds to the variant voiced in the Bible. The parable of Jalute and Taluta demonstrates to people the strength and power of God who helps to win. You just need to believe.

The legendary battle is also mentioned in the Jewish Holy Scripture (Tanakh). The opponent of David is still the Giant, but the name of the enemy is to golem from the Tile tribe. Another difference from the Old Testament - a man is equipped with a large number of weapons. In addition to the spear and sword, it is equipped with a bow with arrow. As in other sources, only the blind faith in the highest strength contributes to the victory of David over the enemy.

Shielding

The biblical motive was first shown on the television screen in 1960. The film "David and Goliath" talks about the spectacular battle described in religious scriptures. The role of a giant warrior played Italian actor Aldo Pdeniotti.

In 1985, Paramount film company released the film "Tsar David". Film failed at the box office. Critics "New York Times" wrote negative reviews, indicating the shortcomings of the scenario and directing work. The image of Goliath in a failed film was embodied by actor George Eastman.

In 2015, Timothy whose filmed another film about the famous battle. This time the role of a fierce warrior went to the novice actor Jerry Sokoloski. The growth of the artist is 2.33 m, so the highest Canadian fits perfectly into the image.

Own glance at the biblical motive in 2016 was shown by the Wallace brothers. The film "David and Goliath" again affects the theme of the battle between the Jews and the Philistines. The role of Goliaf played Michael Foster, familiar to the viewer on the TV shows "Conan" and "Beverly Hills 90210: a new generation."

• The name Goliath is derived from the verb "Open". Full translation sounds like "standing with a uncoated view before God."
• The victims of Goliath to meet with David became Hofney Ben Eli and Pinhas Ben Eli, the sons of the High Priest Judge.
• The total weight of the Armor of Goliath reached 60 tons (in another source - 120 tons).
• The Bible contains mention of two Goliath. If the first warrior died from David's hand, Elhanan became the killer of the second soldier. For a long time it was considered, the same Giant is mentioned in the parables. But the battles occurred in different time segments and in different territory.