KING JAMES BIBLE DICTIONARY

(1 Samuel 17:6, A.V., after the LXX. and Vulg.), a kind of small shield. The margin has "gorget," a piece of armour for the throat. The Revised Version more correctly renders the Hebrew word (kidon) by "javelin." The same Hebrew word is used in Joshua 8:18 (A.V., "spear;" R.V., "javelin"); Job 39:23 (A.V., "shield;" R.V., "javelin"); 41:29 (A.V., "spear;" R.V., "javelin").

A defensive article of armor.

Used by spearmen
2 Chronicles 14:8

Made of brass
1 Samuel 17:6

Made of gold
1 Kings 10:16; 2 Chronicles 9:15
Shield

T'ARGET, noun

1. A shield or buckler of a small kind, used as a defensive weapon in war.

2. A mark for the artillery to fire at in their practice.

T'ARGETED, adjective Furnished or armed with a target.

T'ARGETEE'R, noun One armed with a target.