1 Chronicles 20:7
“When he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother killed him.”
What does 1 Chronicles 20:7 mean?
In the later wars between Israel and the Philistines, a giant named Goliath (or a relative of his) arose to mock and challenge the Israelite army. This time, it wasn't David who stepped forward, but Jonathan, the son of David's brother Shimea. Jonathan defeated this giant and ended the threat, showing that courage and trust in God ran through David's family line. It's a quiet moment that reminds us God continues to work through ordinary people across generations, not just through famous figures we remember.