As a spin-off from last week’s blog, let’s shed light on a lesser-known biblical fact: David fought other giants besides Goliath. 2 Samuel 21:15-22 narrates these often-overlooked encounters.
As I have previously mentioned in my blog posts, the scriptures are written for our edification, allowing us to learn from the experiences of others. It would be unwise to think that the Bible wasted eight verses detailing the other giants David encountered.
The first giant David faced was named Ishbibenob. During this battle, David grew tired, and the giant, confident of his victory, nearly killed David. Fortunately, one of David’s soldiers intervened and killed the giant.
The next giant was named Saph(a rather non-scary name for a giant). By this time, David’s men had forbidden him from going into battle with them. Sibbecai, another of David’s men, killed this giant.
In another battle, yet another of David’s men, Elhanan, killed Goliath’s brother.
The fourth giant remains unnamed but is described as a fierce fighter with polydactyly(having six fingers and six toes), making him appear even more intimidating. Remarkably, David’s nephew, Jonathan, killed this giant.
2 Samuel 21:22 summarizes, “These four were descendants of the giants of Gath, and they were killed by David and his men.”
Each giant was related but fought differently, presenting unique challenges that required different approaches to defeat. This narrative highlights several key lessons. First, even a great warrior like David needed the support of others, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and community. Second, facing repeated challenges doesn’t diminish past victories but builds resilience and strength. Third, every challenge, no matter how similar, requires a unique strategy and a collective effort to overcome.
Life is not WAEC, you can’t always fully rely on past questions.
In our secular lives, these lessons are equally applicable. We often face various “giants” – challenges or obstacles – that test our strength and resolve. Just as David relied on his men, we should lean on our support networks, understanding that we don’t have to face difficulties alone. Every new challenge, even if it seems scary, is a chance to grow and find new ways to succeed. By working together and learning from each experience, we can handle life’s difficulties with strength and wisdom.
Finally, just as David imparted his giant-slaying strategies to his men, who then became giant slayers themselves, we should also strive to mentor and equip others to surpass our achievements.
Have a great weekend!
3 thoughts on “Wahala No Dey Finish, And So?”
Facing repeated challenges doesn’t diminish past victories but builds resilience and strength…
Life is not WAEC, I can’t fully rely on past questions
Wonderful and inspiring
The life is not WAEC hits differently. Thank you for sharing Doc🤭😊🙌