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Posted: 7/4/2017 4:35:32 AM EDT
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No idea but I'm guessing that assuming it was a real battle with real people, he wasn't that big compared to what we think of today. Nutrition for those dudes would have sucked and limited growth.
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Posted: 7/4/2017 4:40:50 AM EDT
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he was about ten feet tall.
the real question is how many teeth did he have. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 4:42:49 AM EDT
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As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. 49 Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 4:43:02 AM EDT
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Six cubits, and a span is the definitive answer. So, in modern terms... what was the nature of this fight? How big was David? Are we talking, Andre the Giant vs Tom Cruise? (Tom cruise is a small man) Thats probably a decent comparison honestly. Anamolies have always existed, and by that measurement Goliath would have been 9+ feet. Exaggeration may have obviously been part of the book. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 4:43:15 AM EDT
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Knee-high to a Giraffatitan.
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Posted: 7/4/2017 4:44:26 AM EDT
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I have recently started trying to read the bible through, and I have a similar question. It says the Ark was 300 cubits in length, 50 cubits in width and 30 cubits in height and that when the flood occurred that the water rose 30 cubits. BUT where it gets interesting is that it clearly says that it covered mountains and so on. So how fucking big is a cubit, and imagine the size of the Ark in comparison
So if he was 6 cubits tall, I imagine he had to have been a monster because he's like a fifth as tall as the Ark according to the bible. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 5:02:33 AM EDT
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I have recently started trying to read the bible through, and I have a similar question. It says the Ark was 300 cubits in length, 50 cubits in width and 30 cubits in height and that when the flood occurred that the water rose 30 cubits. BUT where it gets interesting is that it clearly says that it covered mountains and so on. So how fucking big is a cubit, and imagine the size of the Ark in comparison So if he was 6 cubits tall, I imagine he had to have been a monster because he's like a fifth as tall as the Ark according to the bible. By those measurements, Goliath was 9 feet tall. The flood waters are 45 feet. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 5:03:55 AM EDT
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Thats probably a decent comparison honestly. Anamolies have always existed, and by that measurement Goliath would have been 9+ feet. Exaggeration may have obviously been part of the book. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Six cubits, and a span is the definitive answer. So, in modern terms... what was the nature of this fight? How big was David? Are we talking, Andre the Giant vs Tom Cruise? (Tom cruise is a small man) Thats probably a decent comparison honestly. Anamolies have always existed, and by that measurement Goliath would have been 9+ feet. Exaggeration may have obviously been part of the book. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 5:05:31 AM EDT
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EDIT: I quoted myself. Heh.
How big was David? |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 5:07:54 AM EDT
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EDIT: I quoted myself. Heh. How big was David? |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 5:53:07 AM EDT
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Something like 5 foot even probably Quote HistoryQuoted:
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EDIT: I quoted myself. Heh. How big was David? 'Goliath" talked a lot of smack before his demise. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 6:49:26 AM EDT
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I have recently started trying to read the bible through, and I have a similar question. It says the Ark was 300 cubits in length, 50 cubits in width and 30 cubits in height and that when the flood occurred that the water rose 30 cubits. BUT where it gets interesting is that it clearly says that it covered mountains and so on. So how fucking big is a cubit, and imagine the size of the Ark in comparison So if he was 6 cubits tall, I imagine he had to have been a monster because he's like a fifth as tall as the Ark according to the bible. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:10:19 AM EDT
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Tall enough to ride a dinosaur off the ark. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have recently started trying to read the bible through, and I have a similar question. It says the Ark was 300 cubits in length, 50 cubits in width and 30 cubits in height and that when the flood occurred that the water rose 30 cubits. BUT where it gets interesting is that it clearly says that it covered mountains and so on. So how fucking big is a cubit, and imagine the size of the Ark in comparison So if he was 6 cubits tall, I imagine he had to have been a monster because he's like a fifth as tall as the Ark according to the bible. I'm asking the questions - from a reputable source. The height of Goliath is static. We have that. Published via translation, for all to see Now, how about David? How tall was he? |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:24:51 AM EDT
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This is a no-go. I'm asking the questions - from a reputable source. The height of Goliath is static. We have that. Published via translation, for all to see Now, how about David? How tall was he? The Bible is not a history book... |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:34:32 AM EDT
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The Bible? The Bible is not a history book... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This is a no-go. I'm asking the questions - from a reputable source. The height of Goliath is static. We have that. Published via translation, for all to see Now, how about David? How tall was he? The Bible is not a history book... |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:37:05 AM EDT
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There are some excellent books written by people who felt the same way as you, went out to prove it, and ended up coming to a much different conclusion. You should read "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel as a starting point. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:38:31 AM EDT
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The Bible? The Bible is not a history book... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This is a no-go. I'm asking the questions - from a reputable source. The height of Goliath is static. We have that. Published via translation, for all to see Now, how about David? How tall was he? The Bible is not a history book... |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:43:17 AM EDT
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This is a no-go. I'm asking the questions - from a reputable source. The height of Goliath is static. We have that. Published via translation, for all to see Now, how about David? How tall was he? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have recently started trying to read the bible through, and I have a similar question. It says the Ark was 300 cubits in length, 50 cubits in width and 30 cubits in height and that when the flood occurred that the water rose 30 cubits. BUT where it gets interesting is that it clearly says that it covered mountains and so on. So how fucking big is a cubit, and imagine the size of the Ark in comparison So if he was 6 cubits tall, I imagine he had to have been a monster because he's like a fifth as tall as the Ark according to the bible. I'm asking the questions - from a reputable source. The height of Goliath is static. We have that. Published via translation, for all to see Now, how about David? How tall was he? |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:43:17 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:48:50 AM EDT
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Actually, it's considered a primary document by historians for that time period. There aren't a ton of options for source material. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:49:05 AM EDT
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How old is the Earth according to the bible? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There are some excellent books written by people who felt the same way as you, went out to prove it, and ended up coming to a much different conclusion. You should read "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel as a starting point. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:50:58 AM EDT
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The Bible? The Bible is not a history book... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This is a no-go. I'm asking the questions - from a reputable source. The height of Goliath is static. We have that. Published via translation, for all to see Now, how about David? How tall was he? The Bible is not a history book... As for the OP, the Bible doesn't give David's height but says he was a youth, so a teenager. Probably skinny. Everybody was. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:51:02 AM EDT
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The Bible? The Bible is not a history book... |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:51:30 AM EDT
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The Bible doesn't weigh in on the matter. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:54:27 AM EDT
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Uh, in many ways, that's exactly what it is. Take a look at I and II Kings, or take a peek through the gospels, especially Luke-Acts (which is often recognized for the rigor of its recordkeeping). If you expect an ancient history text to contain what a modern one does, that's a bit silly. If you think that there's no historical veracity to the Bible, you really should take a second look. It's the most extensively cataloged, corroborated, and well-known text from the ancient world by a long shot. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:57:48 AM EDT
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YEC disagrees with you. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The Bible doesn't weigh in on the matter. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:58:22 AM EDT
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So... are we going to page 2, without answering my question?
How big, was David? |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 7:59:37 AM EDT
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A cubit is 1.5'.
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:00:30 AM EDT
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So... are we going to page 2, without answering my question? How big, was David? 
Goliath was almost as large as Dwayne the Rock Johnson. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:02:38 AM EDT
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Of course you can't hold the same standards as today's record keeping. However, I wouldn't put it past a man to make some shit up when he writes about it 50 to 100 years after the fact. Google textual criticism. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:06:21 AM EDT
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Of course you can't hold the same standards as today's record keeping. However, I wouldn't put it past a man to make some shit up when he writes about it 50 to 100 years after the fact. By the same token, which sources do you trust? Fuck, if you were to read two news stories from last week from major networks, they would come to completely different conclusions on the same day of the event they're describing. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:08:06 AM EDT
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No idea but I'm guessing that assuming it was a real battle with real people, he wasn't that big compared to what we think of today. Nutrition for those dudes would have sucked and limited growth. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:10:46 AM EDT
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dude was probably a manlet by today's standards
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:13:13 AM EDT
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I don't think anything is directly written on how tall or large David was.
Some say small (he was only 17 or so years old) but his father and oldest brothers were big men. My guess would be he ended up at least average height...........maybe more.............??? |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:15:02 AM EDT
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A normal cubit is roughly equal to 18 inches. A long cubit is 21. By those measurements, Goliath was 9 feet tall. The flood waters are 45 feet. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:15:03 AM EDT
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The Bible doesn't weigh in on the matter. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There are some excellent books written by people who felt the same way as you, went out to prove it, and ended up coming to a much different conclusion. You should read "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel as a starting point. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:15:24 AM EDT
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What about the people the Bible says live almost 1000 years? Did the exaggerations about people's ages suddenly stop 4k years ago? Did the guy writing Exodus say "whoa, nobody who reads Genesis in the year 2000 is going to believe that, I'd better make people normal." |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:16:33 AM EDT
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Read any thread on the Civil War in GD. Not much has changed. By the same token, which sources do you trust? Fuck, if you were to read two news stories from last week from major networks, they would come to completely different conclusions on the same day of the event they're describing. When it comes to the bible and speaking to people of any religion..it seems that they have one source. If you doubt that source, you are a bad person. Most of the people I have met that believe in this, have believed since they were a child. Their parents taught them that it is the truth. They are doing the same with their kids. If you teach a kid from a young age that one book is the way of life and all others are wrong...the kid is likely going to believe that and carry that for the rest of their lives. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:18:39 AM EDT
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You can't have a thread about Christianity without the special snowflakes coming in to post their drivel.
Its a different story if its chicks with dicks thread.... They love those. Christianity however, ruffles their jimmies. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:23:53 AM EDT
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How old is the Earth according to the bible? The Case for Christ is an excellent book btw if you are looking for answers to faith. 
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:24:09 AM EDT
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If he were considered a giant, maybe 7 to 9 feet tall? Looking at Greek mythology as an example you would think Ajax was maybe the same stature. Larger than the average man for the time. Imposing on the battlefield where men fought mostly hand to hand. A guy one foot taller and bulky swinging a large hand weapon would do well to get your attention.
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:24:14 AM EDT
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If I am interested, I read multiple sources. When it comes to the bible and speaking to people of any religion..it seems that they have one source. If you doubt that source, you are a bad person. Most of the people I have met that believe in this, have believed since they were a child. Their parents taught them that it is the truth. They are doing the same with their kids. If you teach a kid from a young age that one book is the way of life and all others are wrong...the kid is likely going to believe that and carry that for the rest of their lives. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:28:27 AM EDT
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If he were considered a giant, maybe 7 to 9 feet tall? Looking at Greek mythology as an example you would think Ajax was maybe the same stature. Larger than the average man for the time. Imposing on the battlefield where men fought mostly hand to hand. A guy one foot taller and bulky swinging a large hand weapon would do well to get your attention. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:30:19 AM EDT
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Nephilim are pretty big..
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:36:22 AM EDT
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Thats probably a decent comparison honestly. Anamolies have always existed, and by that measurement Goliath would have been 9+ feet. Exaggeration may have obviously been part of the book. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:37:42 AM EDT
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You can't have a thread about Christianity without the special snowflakes coming in to post their drivel. Its a different story if its chicks with dicks thread.... They love those. Christianity however, ruffles their jimmies. Sad but true, I guess satan's got a hold on them... |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:38:43 AM EDT
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Sad but true, I guess satan's got a hold on them... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You can't have a thread about Christianity without the special snowflakes coming in to post their drivel. Its a different story if its chicks with dicks thread.... They love those. Christianity however, ruffles their jimmies. Sad but true, I guess satan's got a hold on them...
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:40:24 AM EDT
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If the flood was 45 feet deep, why didn't people just go to higher ground? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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A normal cubit is roughly equal to 18 inches. A long cubit is 21. By those measurements, Goliath was 9 feet tall. The flood waters are 45 feet. Where is this 45 feet number coming from? The waters swelled fifteen cubits above the mountains, covering them. Gen. 7:20 LEB. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:42:51 AM EDT
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I believe that most biblical scholars put it about 6000 +/- years, however they of course are not God and it is His story. The Case for Christ is an excellent book btw if you are looking for answers to faith. Faith doesn't cut it. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:43:10 AM EDT
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Goliath was a post flood giant so he was smaller than the original men of renown. He was about 9 ft.
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