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David grips his sling on one side of the valley while Goliath waits in armor with a spear and shield on the other. Five smooth stones lie near David's feet in this coloring page of David and Goliath. The open ground between them makes the difference in size impossible to miss, giving children a strong visual entry into 1 Samuel 17 and David's confidence that the battle belonged to God.
Count the stones before choosing colors. They can stay light gray, while the sling works well in brown leather tones. David's simple tunic needs only two or three colors, which keeps him clear against the hillside. Goliath's armor offers more detail: gray, bronze, or muted gold can separate the helmet, shield, and chest pieces. Use a darker color for the spear so its long line remains visible. Older colorers can shade the two armies along the horizon; younger children may treat them as one light band.
Use the free printable PDF for Sunday school, children's church, or a homeschool lesson about courage and trusting God. Read the story before coloring, then ask why David refused Saul's armor and what he carried instead. Avoid turning the account into a lesson about believing in yourself alone. David's words point beyond his own skill to the God he trusted.
Children can trace five circles on the back and write one fact from the story inside each. Another option is to draw a small shepherd's bag beside the verse reference. Families may search for a David versus Goliath coloring page, but the scene does not need extra action to communicate the moment. A shepherd, five stones, a sling, and a heavily armed warrior are enough. The finished picture can anchor a memory verse activity or become one panel in an Old Testament classroom timeline.
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