What did David's sling shot look like?

Answer 1

Sling shots have not changed since the time of David. David's, weapon would have consisted of two strips of leather, about 1 centimeter or less in width. One would be about 60-65 cm in length while the other slightly longer. Both strips would be tied to a strip of leather about 8-10cm in length by about 4cm in width.

The longer strip of leather would be wound around the hand, while the shorter held between the thumb and forefinger. A stone would be placed in the wider strip of leather, and the whole would be swung around either the head or at the side of the person using the weapon, according to how they wished to use it.

The sling shot is an extension to the users arm, and when the required momentum is reached the strip being held by the thumb and forefinger is released and the projectile will travel at tremendous speed towards its desired target.

As they are now banned weapons I suggest you get permission to use it in a safe area.

Answer 2

The Bible itself does not describe the sling David used(1 Samuel 17:40), but historic evidence indicates that slings were common weapons of the day, for armies as well as shepherds(2 Chronicles 26:14)(2 Kings 3:25), and were long bands of leather that widened into a 'hollow' in the center, to hold a stone(1 Samuel 25:29). One end was generally tied to a wrist, and the other end was held in the hand of the 'slinger' who would swing it over his head and release the loose end, sending the rock hurling with considerable speed and accuracy (Judges 20:16).