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Title: Israelite bows and arrows?
Post by: Bear Heart on February 12, 2009, 11:00:00 PM

What type of bows did the ancient Israelites use?  Design, wood type, arrows?

Title: Re: Israelite bows and arrows?
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on February 13, 2009, 02:46:00 AM

King David wrote something about being able to bend a bow of bronze. I'd like to know the answer to your question, too, as it is part of my ancestory heritage.

Title: Re: Israelite bows and arrows?
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on February 13, 2009, 02:52:00 AM

Actually, come to think of it, and purely as speculation, I would guess there would have been a couple of types, and these based on what the Egyptians were using (as there was probably a strong Egyptian influence due to the period of slavery in Egypt). I know it's based on a Wilbur Smith book (my theory), but he does do his research. There might've been composite recurve bows, which took quite some making, as well as simpler, lighter, but more easily-produced longbows.

But I'd love someone who actually knows more about this stuff to set me straight.

Title: Re: Israelite bows and arrows?
Post by: Glenn Hickey Jr. on February 13, 2009, 06:17:00 AM

Wilbur Smith? I never thought I would see his name mentioned on TradGang.  He's my favorite, takes you on a major ride everytime.

Title: Re: Israelite bows and arrows?
Post by: kurtbel5 on February 13, 2009, 11:38:00 AM

I saw a History channel show that had some pics,it was more about the Egyptian chariot than the bows,
They only showed the shape from pictures,big siyah tips,almost a horse bow design.
Don't know if its what the Israelites used though.
Seems like most stories have them facing predators with slings and sticks,wonder how wealthy you had to be to have bow and arrows during that time?

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Post by: TimZeigler on February 13, 2009, 12:32:00 PM

Kosher brand; maybe produced by the Vlasics?

Title: Re: Israelite bows and arrows?
Post by: d. ward on February 13, 2009, 01:24:00 PM

Sheep Horn laminated working recurves...bd

Title: Re: Israelite bows and arrows?
Post by: Bear Heart on February 13, 2009, 01:45:00 PM

Is there a bowyer making bows specific to that are today?

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Post by: PAPALAPIN on February 13, 2009, 04:16:00 PM

I'll bet that bowyers back then had to have the biblical "patience of Job".

Title: Re: Israelite bows and arrows?
Post by: Guru on February 14, 2009, 06:35:00 AM

Com'on guys, this fella's looking for help.....wise cracks don't help him

Title: Re: Israelite bows and arrows?
Post by: d. ward on February 14, 2009, 06:48:00 AM

Oh yes there are several bowyers makeing those type bows.You may be able to do a google and come up with some info.I did see some pics of one made of all laminated sheep horn and it was beautiful and maybe one of the most beautiful bows I ever seen.That one I swear the guy told me was about 5,000.00-7,000.00 and takes him one full year to make the bow.bd

Title: Re: Israelite bows and arrows?
Post by: Bear Heart on February 14, 2009, 11:49:00 AM

I searched google and couldn't find any pictures or bowyers making these bows.

Title: Re: Israelite bows and arrows?
Post by: Bear Heart on February 23, 2009, 12:42:00 PM

Anybody have a link to a source out there?