When the Philistine army gathered for war against Israel, everybody cowered in fear, including King Saul. When the giant, Goliath, came forward to defend Philistine, the dynamic of the war shifted.
After forty days of mocking from Goliath and demanding a fight, Saul determined that young David should be sent to the front lines.
After being dumbfounded that a man would challenge the army of God, David took Goliath on for a fight. Despite being equipped with a simple tunic and a few stones, David relied on the strength of God to conquer the giant, as he did.
When people opt for David and Goliath tattoos, they are not always very religious. The story, though religious, represents the strength of faith in any cause. If you have the courage matched by faith, you are virtually unstoppable, a reality that David knew so long ago. Some with these tattoos might simply just enjoy the story, but others appreciate this symbolic story transformed into art because the little guy was finally victorious.
Essentially, these tattoos represent faith, courage, wisdom, and that size does not determine strength nor the outcome of a battle. Everybody creates their own destiny, which is why David and Goliath tattoos are so popular.
