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(1 Samuel 17:6 , A.V., after the LXX. and Vulg.), a kind of small shield. The margin has 'gorget,' a piece of armour for the throat. The Revised Version more correctly renders the Hebrew word (kidon) by 'javelin.' The same Hebrew word is used in Joshua 8:18 (A.V., 'spear;' RSV, 'javelin'); Job 39:23"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause! Click here to learn more! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter T Bible Dictionaries Target Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry Tares Next Entry Tarshish Resource Toolbox Print Article Additional Links Concordances Nave Topical Bible Target Thompson Chain Reference Targets Dictionaries American Tract Society Target Easton's Bible Dictionary Target Hastings' BibleDictionary Target King James Dictionary Target Morrish Bible Dictionary Target Webster Dictionary Targeteer Targeted Target Encyclopedias 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Gui Jean Baptiste Target Target International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Target McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Target Lexicons כִּידוֹן מַטָּרָה מִפְגָּע (only first 3 shown) ( 1 Samuel 17:6 , A.V., after the LXX. and Vulg.), a kind of small shield. The margin has "gorget," a piece of armour for the throat. The Revised Version more correctly renders the Hebrew word (kidon) by "javelin." The same Hebrew word is used in Joshua 8:18 (A.V., "spear;" RSV, "javelin"); Job 39:23 (A.V., "shield;" RSV, "javelin"); 41:29 (A.V., "spear;" RSV, "javelin").
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