Bible Studies for Life Associate Professor of Religion, Department of Religion, Samford University The Power of Courage 1 Samuel 17:8–11, 32–39, 45–47 Courage Diminished (8–11) By using a definite article (“the Philistine”), Goliath contrasted himself as the Philistine to the Israelites as slaves belonging to Saul. His speech was not a negotiation but rather a taunt. The verb “defy” is…