David and Goliath

In paragraph 3, Goliath asks: “Am I not a Philistine, and are you not the servants of Saul?” on the battlefield. How does this question help us understand the relationship between the Israelites and the Philistines?

In paragraph 3, Goliath asks: “Am I not a Philistine, and are you not the servants of Saul?” on the battlefield. How does this question help us understand the relationship between the Israelites and the Philistines?

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The Philistines and the Hebrews were enemies. From the quote above, we can infer that the conflict between the Philistines was ongoing, longlasting, and unquestioned.

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