Israelite bows and arrows?

[Bear Heart]

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

[Benny Nganabbarru]

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.

[Benny Nganabbarru]

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.

[Glenn Hickey Jr.]

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

[kurtbel5]

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?

[TimZeigler]

Kosher brand; maybe produced by the Vlasics?

[d. ward]

Sheep Horn laminated working recurves...bd

[Bear Heart]

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

[PAPALAPIN]

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

[Guru]

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

[d. ward]

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

[Bear Heart]

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

[Bear Heart]

Anybody have a link to a source out there?