1 Samuel 17:6

“And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, etc.] Which were a sort of boots, or leg harnesses, which covered the thighs and legs down to the heels; such as Iolaus f353 and the Grecians usually wore, as described by Homer; which are supposed to be double the weight of the helmet, reckoned at fifteen pounds, so that these must weigh thirty pounds of avoirdupois weight: and a target of brass between his shoulders; the Targum is, “a spear or shield of brass, which came out of the helmet, and a weight of brass upon his shoulders.” Jarchi says the same, and that it was in the form of a spear to defend the neck from the sword; it seems to be a corslet of brass, worn between the helmet and the coat…”

“greaves of brass--boots, terminating at the ankle, made in one plate of metal, but round to the shape of the leg, and often lined with felt or sponge. They were useful in guarding the legs, not only against the spikes of the enemy, but in making way among thorns and briers. a target of brass--a circular frame, carried at the back, suspended by a long belt which crossed the breast from the shoulders to the loins.”

“A target ... - Rather, “a javelin.” as in 1 Samuel 17:45, and placed between the shoulders, as the quiver was. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Greaves - Boots. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 17:7”

“target of brass: or, gorget, Kg1 10:16; Ch2 9:15 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 17:7”