javelin

1. Hebrew: hanith, a lance, from its flexibility (1 Sam. 18:10-11; 19:9-10; 20:33).

2. Hebrew: romah, a lance for heavy-armed troops, so called from its piercing (Num. 25:7).

ALSO SEE:

• weapons
• armory
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• shield
• buckler
• coat of mail
• girdle
• javelin
• habergeon
• slings
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• war
• Bible archaeology