Tough Meat
David had the promise but also the preparation. He was not only used to killing, but he was also used to tearing apart animals more powerful and dangerous than men. Therefore, he could convince the king to let him go to take care of the national embarrassment.
When he approached Goliath, as Goliath threatened him with incantations to the gods of the Philistines, David knew to counter with him with the promise of the Almighty God for Israel. That preparation cleared the way for Jewish victory (1 Samuel 17:43-47).
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