Bible Dictionaries
Javelin

Easton's Bible Dictionary

  • Heb. hanith, a lance, from its flexibility (1 Samuel 18:10,11; 19:9,10; 20:33 ).

  • Heb. romah, a lance for heavy-armed troops, so called from its piercing (Numbers 25:7 ). (See ARMS .)

    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Javelin'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​j/javelin.html. 1897.