God magically made it happen, or did the laws of physics just not apply in those days?
48 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.
2007-09-23 16:56:05 · 21 answers · asked by lindsey p 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-09-23 17:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He would have likely fell forward due to the weight of his equipment. Can't be sure but he would most likely carry more armor in front.
God never uses "magic" so no on the magic. God established David as a Shepard and therefore also established him to be a crack shot with a sling. David knew he could take down Goliath.
Goliath was so big and heavy David knew Goliath could never even catch him. It was just a matter of time before David got him, David was the better tactician. Goliath with the heavy armor really only had an advantage in an organized battle. Goliath had a major disadvantage one on one against an expert with a sling.
That doesn’t take away from the fact David was also very brave and a man of faith.
And ".......The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. " 1 Samuel 17:49
So yes he fell forward.
2007-09-24 00:06:54 · answer #2 · answered by mikearion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you scientifically checked to see if everytime a person is hit with a projectile, including a bullet, they always fall backwards?
Doesn't it even matter that the Philistine was moving closer toward David? Doesn't that say that the Philistine had forward momentum? Think more before making up these "magical" questions!
2007-09-24 00:03:50 · answer #3 · answered by ignoramus_the_great 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Philistines were moving forward. When the stone struck Goliath his forward momentum carried him forward.
Furthermore, the impact of a projectile is seldom enough to actually push you in the direction of the projectile.
2007-09-24 00:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by Craig R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bear with me a Little Lindsey....The Impact of the Stone Given the Velocity of coming at this Giant at well over 100 mph was enough to turn his head at a 90 Degree Angle thereby turning his body away from the trajectory and sending him head face into the Earth..Its elementary My Dear Watson.
2007-09-24 00:09:33 · answer #5 · answered by conundrum 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Face down is not the same as falling forwards. See boxing? Likewise, a body blow is not the same as a targeted impact. Shoot someone in the head and they can fall in any direction, depending on the stance of the victim.
2007-09-24 00:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It didn't say he didn't stumble around in circles first.
Besides these men were only 8 or 9 feet tall not 30 feet tall, so there fall would be like yoa ming falling.
1 sam 17:4
"whose height he was 6 cubits and a span"
2007-09-23 23:59:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it was just a stone not a boulder. He wobbled probably then fell to the ground. Chances are if I threw a rock at you, the same thing would happen. Rock 3 pounds max...your body 160 pounds I say 50/50.
2007-09-24 00:02:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think probably G was leaning forward in a battle stance. Or maybe doubled over laughing at a presumtious shepherd boy. If he fell backwards I think the Bible would say it.
2007-09-23 23:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by WinterBorn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God propably mad ethe stone hit Goliaths head somewhere that made him dizzy or tired or killed him if a stone happens to be thrown at specific parts of your head you can die this is my idea of what happened so dont take it too seriously!!!
2007-09-24 00:06:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stoned people fall facedown all the time
2007-09-24 00:01:59 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋