Bible dictionary for children
Sling
A sling is a tool that throws a stone using a cord or pouch.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A sling is a tool that throws a stone using a cord or pouch. It is not the same as a modern forked slingshot.
Talk about it
What difference is there between reading about a tool and safely copying its use?
An example from the Bible
David carries a sling and stones when he faces Goliath. The account describes a dangerous conflict, not a game for children to reenact with stones.
Read 1 Samuel 17:40 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: 1 Samuel 17:40
He took his staff in his hand, and chose for himself five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag which he had. His sling was in his hand; and he came near to the Philistine.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
