| Easton's Bible Dictionary 1 Samuel 20:40, (Hebrews 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. Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Munitions of war; implements for warfare, as slings, bows, and arrows. 2. (n.) Cannon; great guns; ordnance, including guns, mortars, howitzers, etc., with their equipment of carriages, balls, bombs, and shot of all kinds. 3. (n.) The men and officers of that branch of the army to which the care and management of artillery are confided. 4. (n.) The science of artillery or gunnery. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ARTILLERY ar-til'-er-i (keli): In 1 Samuel 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 Maccabees 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." | Multi-Version Concordance Artillery (1 Occurrence) 1 Samuel 20:40 And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad, and said unto him, Go, carry them to the city. (KJV) |