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He had brass shin-armor on his legs, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders.
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A Javelin, Not a Target
Commentators note a translation issue with the phrase "target of brass." Albert Barnes suggests it should be translated as "javelin," carried on the back like a quiver. John Gill explores other possibilities, including a spear-like neck guard or a protective corslet worn between the helmet and the coat of mail.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A target ... - Rather, “a javelin,” as in 1 Samuel 17:45, and placed between the shoulders, as the quiver was.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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