4 And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 17:4

New International Version

4 A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. His height was six cubits and a span.That is, about 9 feet 9 inches or about 3 meters

English Standard Version

4 And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion named Goliath of Gath, whose height was sixHebrew; Septuagint, Dead Sea Scroll and Josephus four cubits and a span.

The Message

4 A giant nearly ten feet tall stepped out from the Philistine line into the open, Goliath from Gath.

New King James Version

4 And a champion went out from the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, from Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.

New Living Translation

4 Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:4

Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:1-11

(Read 1 Samuel 17:1-11)

Men so entirely depend upon God in all things, that when he withdraws his help, the most valiant and resolute cannot find their hearts or hands, as daily experience shows.