Javelin

A light spear made of wood or reed that is thrown by hand.

Drawing of a javelin, or spear, used for hunting and fighting
Drawing of a javelin, or spear, used for hunting and fighting (© Unknown - Wikimedia Commons) Javelin

About Javelin

Light, short, spearlike weapon. See Armor and Weapons.

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Joshua 8:18

Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Hold out your battle lance toward Ai, for into your hand I will deliver the city.” So Joshua held out his battle lance toward Ai,

1 Samuel 17:6

and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders.

Jeremiah 50:42

They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Babylon.

All Scripture References (9)

Joshua (2)
Joshua 8:18

Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Hold out your battle lance toward Ai, for into your hand I will deliver the city.” So Joshua held out his battle lance toward Ai,

Joshua 8:26

Joshua did not draw back the hand that held his battle lance until he had devoted to destruction all who lived in Ai.

1 Samuel (2)
1 Samuel 17:6

and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders.

1 Samuel 17:45

But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

Job (3)
Job 39:23

A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance.

Job 41:18

His snorting flashes with light, and his eyes are like the rays of dawn.

Job 41:21

His breath sets coals ablaze, and flames pour from his mouth.

Jeremiah (2)
Jeremiah 6:23

They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Zion.”

Jeremiah 50:42

They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Babylon.