“Javelin” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
A short, light spear
[ARMS.]
“Spear” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(spar). In general, a wooden staff with a sharp metallic head. Some were light for throwing, others long and heavy for attack either by footmen or horsemen (1 Sam. 13:22; 17:7; 26:7; 2 Sam. 2:23).
“Javelin” From Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. chanith, a light, flexible spear, and often translated “spear” (1 Sam. 18:10-11; 1 Sam. 19:9-10; 1 Sam. 20:33).
2. romach, spear or lance used by heavy-armed troops (Num. 25:7).
“Spears” From Concise Bible Dictionary:
See ARMS.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
chaniyth
Meaning:
from 2583; a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
KJV Usage:
javelin, spear