Javelin (1.) Heb. hanith, a lance, from its flexibility (1 Samuel 18:10, 1 Samuel 1:18; 1 Samuel 1:19, 1 Samuel 1:19; 1 Samuel 1:20).

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


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