A weapon with a handle about half the length of a man’s body and a double-sided metal blade for close combat.
About Battle-Axe
The battle-axe had a handle about half the length of a man’s body on which was mounted a metal blade sharpened on opposing sides. A soldier could use it in close combat and swing it in two directions without changing his grip on it. The illustration shows one possible shape of the blade.
Key References
Psalm 35:3
Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers; say to my soul: “I am your salvation.”
All Scripture References (1)
Psalms (1)
Psalm 35:3
Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers; say to my soul: “I am your salvation.”