Well, since the Bible was written by a conglomerate of writers, most of whom were never actually involved directly in anything they write about, I think it's safe to say anything in the Bible is about as truthful as the Hobbit.

FICTION.

Seems like he would have died from blood loss, NOT instantly. It's like when they say you break your neck and you die instantly - not true! You're "alive" (at least your brain is) for a little while after...

Something to think about...

But I guess he got his answer!