As the people of Israel stood frozen in fear on a mountain side, their mighty adversary stood and mocked. Like all sinners dead in trespasses and sin, they were unable to gain the victory by their own power and set themselves free. Soon, a humble shepherd boy would arrive on the scene unnoticed. After 40 days of hearing Israel shout an empty war cry, Goliath from Gath began to advance. However, on this day, his mockery would be heard loud and clear by David, the son of Jesse.