As a shepherd boy, he had faced up to a lion, a bear, and an intimidating warrior intent on killing him. ​ — 1 Samuel 17: 4 - 10, 23, 24, 34 - 36, 41 - 51.
Juba poisikesena karjas käies tuli tal seista silmitsi lõvi ja karuga ning hirmuäratava sõdalasega, kes tahtis teda tappa.