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Ellen White described Goliath's height as "six cubits and a span" (PP 646.2). This measurement comes from her detailed account of the confrontation between David and the Philistine giant. In her writings, she emphasized not just his height but his overall imposing presence. She described him as having "a massive form, in height measuring six cubits and a span" (PP 646.2). His appearance was so intimidating that "for forty days the host of Israel had trembled before the haughty challenge of the Philistine giant" (PP 646.2). Ellen White also noted the contrast between Goliath's physical stature and David's youthful appearance. She wrote that "between its youthful outline and the massive proportions of the Philistine, there was a marked contrast" (PP 647.2). The giant's size was part of what made his defeat so remarkable—it demonstrated that God's power was not dependent on human strength or physical advantage. The account emphasizes that while Goliath relied on his impressive height and heavy armor, David's confidence rested in "the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel" (PP 647.2). This contrast between physical might and spiritual power is central to Ellen White's retelling of this biblical account. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What lessons did Ellen White draw from David's victory over Goliath about trusting God? • How did Ellen White describe David's preparation and character before facing Goliath? • What did Ellen White say about the importance of faith over physical strength in spiritual battles? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=How+tall+was+Goliath%3F)