Battle-Bow
ArtifactsWhat is the meaning of Battle-Bow in the Bible?
The battle-bow was a weapon constructed from composite materials such as wood, horn, and sinew, or occasionally metal, designed to generate significant kinetic energy for long-range combat. It appears in various ancient Near Eastern texts and biblical narratives as a symbol of military might.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the physical demands and destructive power of the battle-bow clarifies the imagery in Zechariah 9:10, where the removal of such weapons signifies the establishment of lasting peace and the end of violent conflict under Messianic rule.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.