Bible Dictionary

Spearmen.

SPEAR'MEN. The word so translated in Acts 23:23 is of rare occurrence and of doubtful meaning, but it most probably refers to light-armed troops.

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)

SPEAR'MEN. The word so translated in Acts 23:23 is of rare occurrence and of doubtful meaning, but it most probably refers to light-armed troops.