> The instance where we are given the weights of
> Goliath's armour is another curiosity. The "iron"
> spear head could refer to just the weight in iron, or
> be made from beaten iron ore, but the rest of his kit
> is weighed in bronze and of bronze.. if memory serves
> me correctly.
Iron spearhead aside, given that Goliath's armament is that of a typical
Greek hoplite, replete with shield-bearer (1 Sam. 17:3-5), a rather late date
is indicated.