Weapons of the Bible

Ancient metal weapons discovered in Hazor excavations.
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- armory—weapons storage
- Armor in the Bible
- Bows in the Bible
- Arrows in the Bible
- artillery
- axe
- battering-ram
- battle-axe
- battle-bow
- dart
- goad
- haft
- hammer
- javelin
- jaw-bone
- knife
- lance
- What does the Bible say about metals?
- oxgoad
- quiver
What is a biblical sling? and how was it used?- What is stoning?
About swords in the Bible- mace—see: hammer
- maul
- spear
- Answers about war in the Bible
- What is the Biblical perspective on war?
- Answers about the ancient Israelite army
- trident
Article Version: January 21, 2026