Giants Still Fall Series

GIANTS STILL FALL

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 17:45-50, Psalm 18:29, Romans 8:37, Deuteronomy 3:22, Isaiah 41:10

INTRODUCTION:

This brief but powerful portion of Scripture reveals a critical moment in the latter part of David's life. Though David had once slain Goliath, other giants still remained. In this text, we find that giant warfare is not a one-time event; it is a repeated spiritual reality. Just as Israel had to deal with multiple enemies, every believer must be prepared for continual spiritual battles.

Interestingly, David was no longer the giant killer—his men rose up to defeat the remaining giants. This reveals the growth of leadership, succession, and spiritual maturity in David’s men. They had been trained under a giant slayer, and now they, too, had become men of courage.

The passage also reminds us that no matter how formidable the opposition, God raises warriors to defeat every threat. There is no problem, power, or principality that can withstand those who walk in covenant with God. The giants may look different in our lives today—fear, debt, sickness, delay, or opposition—but giants still fall in the name of the Lord.

1. GIANTS DO NOT DISAPPEAR WITH TIME—THEY MUST BE CONFRONTED

Even after Goliath’s death, four other giants rose against Israel.

a) “Moreover, the Philistines had yet war again with Israel…” (2 Samuel 21:15)

The battle against giants was not over—it resumed in a new form.

b) Challenges in life do not always vanish permanently—they re-emerge in different seasons

The believer must remain spiritually vigilant and battle-ready.

c) Every generation must fight their own giants to preserve covenant promises

David fought Goliath, now his men fought Goliath’s descendants.

d) Giants are spiritual patterns that aim to intimidate and dominate, but they must fall before the anointed

The presence of giants is proof of promised land ahead.

Biblical Example: Caleb asked for the mountain where the Anakim (giants) dwelt, and conquered them in his old age (Joshua 14:12-15).

2. EVEN GREAT WARRIORS SOMETIMES GROW WEARY

David became faint in battle and nearly lost his life to Ishbi-Benob.

a) “And David waxed faint” (2 Samuel 21:15)

Even anointed leaders experience weakness in prolonged warfare.

b) Spiritual fatigue is not a sign of failure but a call for support and wisdom

David needed others to step in.

c) No matter how strong you are, you must not fight alone

Isolation in battle is dangerous.

d) There comes a time in every leader’s life when raising sons becomes more critical than fighting alone

David had trained men who could now fight for him.

Biblical Example: Moses needed Aaron and Hur to lift his hands for Israel to prevail (Exodus 17:10-12).

3. THE NEXT GENERATION MUST BE EQUIPPED TO FIGHT THEIR OWN BATTLES

David’s men took down each of the giants—one by one.

a) “Then Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured him…” (2 Samuel 21:17)

Abishai was ready and equipped for the moment.

b) God never allows a battle without also raising a deliverer

He raises men for every appointed time.

c) A true leader multiplies strength by training others to continue the fight

David's legacy was not just victories, but men who could win in his absence.

d) The success of your assignment is in your ability to raise others who can face giants without fear

Leadership is generational.

Biblical Example: Elisha continued Elijah’s prophetic authority with double power (2 Kings 2:9-14).

4. NO GIANT IS TOO STRONG FOR GOD’S COVENANT PEOPLE

Though each giant had distinct features and weapons, they all fell.

a) “These four were born to the giant… and fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants” (2 Samuel 21:22)

The lineage of Goliath could not stand against the legacy of David.

b) Every intimidating force has an expiration date in the presence of divine authority

They may rise, but they must fall.

c) God’s covenant power is consistent across generations and battles

The same God who helped David helped his men.

d) We are not called to fear giants but to conquer them in the strength of the Lord

Victory is in our spiritual DNA.

Biblical Example: Jehoshaphat saw a great multitude but won the battle through worship (2 Chronicles 20:15-22).

5. HONOURING PAST VICTORIES INSPIRES FUTURE CONQUESTS

David’s earlier victory over Goliath became the template and motivation for these new battles.

a) “You shall go no more out with us to battle…” (2 Samuel 21:17)

They honoured David’s role but stepped into the battlefield themselves.

b) Remembering past deliverances gives faith for current battles

What God did before, He can do again.

c) Testimonies of previous triumphs can awaken courage in the face of fresh threats

David’s example stirred boldness in his men.

d) Leaders must tell their war stories—not to boast, but to equip