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Artillery

Easton's Bible Dictionary

1 Sam 20:40, (Heb. keli, meaning “apparatus;” here meaning collectively any missile weapons, as arrows and lances. In Revised Version, “weapons”). This word is derived from the Latin artillaria = equipment of war.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ar-til'-er-i (keli): In 1 Sam 20:40 (the King James Version) of Jonathan's bow and arrows, replaced in the Revised Version (British and American) by Weapons; and in 1 Macc 6:51 (the King James Version) where the Greek words are translated in the Revised Version (British and American) "instruments for casting fire and stones."

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