What was the specific height of Goliath as recorded in the Masoretic Text of 1 Samuel 17?
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Correct answer: Six cubits and a span
The biblical text describes Goliath as standing six cubits and a span tall. This translates to approximately 9 feet 9 inches, emphasizing his status as a formidable giant among the Philistine forces.
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