7His spear shaft was like a weaver’s rod, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels.17:7 That is, about 15 pounds or about 6.9 kilograms His shield bearer went ahead of him.
7The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and the head of his spear weighed17:7 Possibly 8-14 lb.six hundred shekels of iron; and his shield-carrier walked in front of him.
7The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and the head of his spear weighed six hundred shekels of iron; his shield-carrier also walked before him.
7The [wooden] shaft of his spear was like a 17:7 I.e. the cross beam of a loom.weaver’s beam; the blade-head of his spear weighed17:7 Probably 12 lbs. or more.six hundred shekels of iron. And a 17:7 The shield was the type designed to protect the whole body, so it was probably about eight and one-half feet tall.shield-bearer walked in front of him.
7The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels.17:7 600 shekels is approximately 15.1 pounds or 6.8 kilograms. In addition, his shield bearer went before him.