artillery Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
artillery in Easton's Bible Dictionary
1 Sam. 20:40, (Heb. keli, meaning "apparatus;" here meaning collectively any missile weapons, as arrows and lances. In Revised Version, "weapons"). This word is derived from the Latin artillaria = equipment of war.
artillery in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
ARTIL'LERY . 1 Sam 20:40. Any missile weapons, as arrows, lances, etc. See Arms.