David slaying the Philistine giant Goliath, c1870. Artist: Unknown

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David slaying the Philistine giant Goliath, c1870. According to the Bible, Goliath was 6 cubits (approximately 3 metres) tall. At bottom right is the sling David used to hurl the stone which brought down the giant. From the Bible (I Samuel 17).

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