The Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Javelin
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
(1.) Hebrews hanith, a lance, from its flexibility (1 Samuel 18:10, 11; 19:9, 10; 20:33). (2.) Hebrews romah, a lance for heavy-armed troops, so called from its piercing (Numbers 25:7). (See ARMS.)
