Iranian empire is basically the neo Babylonian. Geographically, somewhat, but also in terms of cultural practices. Babylonian religion seeped outward from Babylon into 'Canaan', including the practice of human sacrifice and cannibalism. (Note the shared root letters between Canaan and Cannibal). Goliath represented the remnant of the days of giant men and cannibalistic sacrificial rituals. (nevermind the eucharist). So David as the line of contingency of combined tribes against said practices, advanced the cause of a higher tradition.

Biblical stories are analogies. Names are analogies. Without this understanding, the stories are sterile literal histories with issues and one won't be able to raise it up to its principles instead. aka 'discernment'.

Iranian empire is basically the neo Babylonian. Geographically, somewhat, but also in terms of cultural practices. Babylonian religion seeped outward from Babylon into 'Canaan', including the practice of human sacrifice and cannibalism. (Note the similar words). Goliath represented the remnant of the days of giant men and cannibalistic sacrificial rituals. (nevermind the eucharist). So David as the line of contingency of combined tribes against said practices, advanced the cause of a higher tradition.

Biblical stories are analogies. Names are analogies. Without this understanding, the stories are sterile literal histories with issues and one won't be able to raise it up to its principles instead. aka 'discernment'.