1 Samuel 17:6

17:6 He had bronze shin guards on his legs, and a bronze javelin was slung over his shoulders.

1 Samuel 17:41

17:41 The Philistine kept coming closer to David, with his shield bearer walking in front of him.

1 Samuel 17:45

17:45 But David replied to the Philistine, “You are coming against me with sword and spear and javelin. But I am coming against you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel’s armies, whom you have defied!

Job 39:23

39:23 On it the quiver rattles;

the lance and javelin flash.


sn Or “greaves.” These were coverings (probably lined for comfort) that extended from about the knee to the ankle, affording protection for the shins of a warrior.

tc Most LXX mss lack v. 41.

tn This may be the scimitar (see G. Molin, “What is a kidon?” JSS 1 [1956]: 334-37).