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Sling, Slingers, Slingstones

Holman Bible Dictionary

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Weapon of two long straps with a piece between them at the end to hold the stone. Shepherds and professional soldiers used slings. See Arms and Armor .

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Sling, Slingers, Slingstones'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​s/sling-slingers-slingstones.html. 1991.
 
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