What was Goliath's hometown, a city known for being a stronghold of the Anakim?
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Correct answer: Gath
Goliath is repeatedly identified as being from Gath. Archaeological excavations in Gath (Tell es-Safi) have uncovered evidence of large-scale fortifications consistent with its biblical description.
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