01 January (Vatican City ) within release Compassion goes into circulation Stamp Coat of arms of John XXIII and figures of justice and hope face value 75 Vatican lira
Stamp Coat of arms of John XXIII and figures of justice and hope in catalogues | |
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Michel: | Mi:VA 355 |
Yvert et Tellier: | Yt:VA E15 |
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Goliath (/ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ gə-LY-əth) was a Philistine giant in the Book of Samuel. Descriptions of Goliath's immense stature vary among biblical sources, with texts describing him as either 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) or 9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) tall. According to the text, Goliath issued a challenge to the Israelites, daring them to send forth a champion to engage him in single combat; he was ultimately defeated by the young shepherd David, employing a sling and stone as a weapon. The narrative signified King Saul's unfitness to rule, as Saul himself should have fought for the Kingdom of Israel