THE BIBLOPEDIA
Javelin
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897) · International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915)
THE DICTIONARY — 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.)
THE FULL ARTICLE — from the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915), general editor James Orr — public domain, printed whole.
jav'-lin, jav'-e-lin.