Goliath
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Summary
Goliath is a giant[1]. He was born in 1100 BC[2] in Gath[3]. He died in 1023 BC[4] in Valley of Elah[5]. He ranks in the top 4% of giant entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,064 views/month).[6]
Key Facts
- Mother: Rapha[7]
- Country of citizenship: Philistia[8]
- Ethnic group: Philistines[9]
- Religion or worldview: paganism[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Instance of: human biblical figure[12]
- Killed by: David[13], Elhanan son of Jair[14]
- Commons category: Goliath[15]
- Said to be the same as: Jalut[16]
- Topic's main category: Category:Goliath[17]
- Work location: Palestine[18]
- Manner of death: death in battle[19]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[21], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Metropolitan Museum of Art Tagging Vocabulary[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Philistine[26]
- Present in work: David and Goliath[27], 1 Samuel 17[28]
- Has characteristic: giantness[29]
- Different from: Goliat[30]
- Height: 2.10[31], 2.80[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Goliath include he frog[33], a taxon[34]; Goliathus[35], a taxon[36]; he[37], an aircraft family[38]; and Goliat[39], an oil field[40], in Norway[41].
Why It Matters
Goliath has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include he frog[33], a taxon[34]; Goliathus[35], a taxon[36]; he[37], an aircraft family[38]; and Goliat[39], an oil field[40], in Norway[41].
FAQs
Where was Goliath born?
Goliath was born in Gath[3].
Where did Goliath die?
Goliath passed away in Valley of Elah[5].
Who were Goliath's parents?
Goliath's mother was Rapha[7].