There is a well-known biblical story about the giant Goliath, who challenged the Israelites.. Scientists say they have uncovered the secret of how tall this giant really was..

The Bible says that Goliath, who fought with the future king David, had a height of at least 3 meters. However, researchers say that in fact his height was less, because there was a different measurement system, writes DailyMail.

The Philistine warrior Goliath is described in the Old Testament.

His figure was so gigantic that his name became synonymous with enormous size.

However, scientists say that there was nothing supernatural in Goliath's high growth. After all, archaeologists have found the remains of other "

However, scientists note that these giants likely suffered from a rare genetic disease that caused them to grow to incredible sizes.. It was this disease that probably played a fatal role for Goliath in the duel with young David, the future king of Judah and Israel, experts say.