A champion named Goliath,(A) who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. His height was six cubits and a span.[a]

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  1. 1 Samuel 17:4 That is, about 9 feet 9 inches or about 3 meters

His spear shaft was like a weaver’s rod,(A) and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels.[a] His shield bearer(B) went ahead of him.

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  1. 1 Samuel 17:7 That is, about 15 pounds or about 6.9 kilograms

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