1 Samuel 16 & 17 are a bit confusing as to the order of things. In chapter 16 Saul sends for David on the recommendation of others to play music for him to soothe his dark moods, but in Chapter 17 is the account of David killing Goliath, and Saul says, who is this boys father and again he is explained as the son of Jesse. I am guessing the killing of Goliath must have come prior to going to soothe Saul's issues with the evil spirit. He is explained as a great warrior which would of course be true after the Goliath ordeal.
The account of David and Goliath is such a great example of how God Grants victory in the face of impossible odds. It anticipates Jesus victory on the cross in the face of all the powers against Him. We are not to place our trust in human endeavors and devices. The message of the cross is that God chose what is weak to shame the strong, and the "weakness" of God is stronger than human strength.
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