javelin Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
javelin in Easton's Bible Dictionary
(1.) Heb. hanith, a lance, from its flexibility (1 Sam. 18:10, 11; 19:9, 10; 20:33). (2.) Heb. romah, a lance for heavy-armed troops, so called from its piercing (Num. 25:7). (See ARMS T0000315.)
javelin in Smith's Bible Dictionary
[ARMS]
javelin in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
JAV'ELIN . See Arms.