The war-bow used in fighting (Zech. 9:10; 10:4). “Thy bow was made quite naked” (Hab. 3:9) means that it was made ready for use. By David’s order (2 Sam. 1:18) the young men were taught the use, or rather the song of the bow. (See ARMOUR, BOW.)
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Battle-Bow
Easton’s Bible Dictionary, M. G. Easton (1897). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.