What weight is given for the bronze coat of mail (armor) worn by Goliath?
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Correct answer: 5,000 shekels
The biblical account specifies that Goliath's scale armor weighed 5,000 shekels of bronze. This is roughly equivalent to 125 pounds, further illustrating the giant's immense strength.
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