smith, blacksmith

The Hebrews were not permitted by the Philistines in the days of Samuel to have a smith [blacksmith] amongst them, lest they should make them swords and spears (1 Sam. 13:19). Thus, the Philistines sought to make their conquest permanent (compare 2 Kings 24:16).

ALSO SEE:

• metals
• sword
• armory
• armor
• plough