Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] Shield-bearer 1 Samuel 17:41
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 22:38:03 EDT
Dear Brian,
I Sam. 17:41 clearly reflects Hellenistic hoplight military tactics, in
which a shield-bearer was standard. The description of Goliath's weaponry is
also consistent with such an interpretation. Please see any standard work on
the Hellenistic armies.
Best regards,
Russell Gmirkin
> My confusion is based on how it could have worked that two of them would
> be approaching David. I understand the idea of an armour-bearer to carry
> weapons etc. for a warrior, but surely when he is actually going to
> battle the armour-bearer then gives the armour to the warrior.
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