Goliath’s Family — Full Biblical & Historical Detail
The Bible never names Goliath’s parents, but it does give a clear record of his brother, four giant relatives, and the giant clans from which his family descended.
Below is the complete list.
GOLIATH OF GATH — The Central Figure
Biblical References
- 1 Samuel 17:4 — “Goliath of Gath,” champion of the Philistines.
- 1 Samuel 17:1–58 — Full battle narrative.
- 2 Samuel 21:19 — Parallel account of his death (textual variant).
- 1 Chronicles 20:5 — Mentions his brother.
Details
- Height: six cubits and a span (traditional Hebrew text).
- From Gath, a Philistine city associated with giant clans.
- Hebrew name: גָּלְיָת (Golyat).
LAHMI — Goliath’s Brother
Biblical Reference
- 1 Chronicles 20:5 — “Elhanan…struck down Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite.”
Details
- Only named sibling of Goliath.
- Also from Gath.
- Killed by Elhanan son of Jair.
SIPPAI / SAPH — Giant Relative
Biblical References
- 1 Chronicles 20:4 — “Sippai…one of the descendants of the giants.”
- 2 Samuel 21:18 — “Saph…one of the descendants of the giants.”
Details
- A giant warrior from the same lineage.
- Killed by Sibbecai the Hushathite.
THE SIX‑FINGERED MAN — Giant Relative
Biblical References
- 1 Chronicles 20:6–7
- 2 Samuel 21:20–21
Details
- Had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot (24 digits).
- “Also descended from the giants.”
- Killed by Jonathan son of Shimea, David’s nephew.
ANOTHER GIANT FROM GATH (Unnamed)
Biblical Reference
- 2 Samuel 21:16 — A giant with a spear weighing 300 shekels of bronze.
Details
- Attempted to kill David.
- Killed by Abishai son of Zeruiah.
ANOTHER GIANT FROM GATH (Unnamed)
Biblical Reference
- 2 Samuel 21:22 — “These four were descended from the giants in Gath.”
Details
- Part of the same giant family group as Goliath.
Giant Clans Connected to Goliath’s Family
The Bible links Goliath’s family to ancient giant clans in and around Canaan. These clans are described in the search results as connected to the Nephilim, Anakim, and Rephaim.
1. Anakim (Anakites)
- Mentioned in Numbers 13:33 as descendants of the Nephilim.
- Lived near Gath, Gaza, and Ashdod (Joshua 11:22).
2. Rephaim
- Giant race east of the Jordan (Deut 2:20–21).
- Includes Og of Bashan (Deut 3:11).
3. Emim & Zamzummim
- Moabite and Ammonite names for giant peoples (Deut 2:10–11, 20).
4. Giants of Gath
- Goliath’s immediate family.
- All four relatives in 2 Samuel 21 and 1 Chronicles 20 are said to be “descended from the giants in Gath.”
What About Goliath’s Parents?
Search results confirm:
- The Bible does not name Goliath’s parents.
- His lineage is unknown, though some theories link him to ancient giant clans.