The Hebrews were not permitted by the Philistines in the days of Samuel to have a smith amongst them, lest they should make them swords and spears (1 Samuel 13:19). Thus the Philistines sought to make their conquest permanent (Comp. 2 Kings 24:16).

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (n.) One who forges with the hammer; one who works in metals; as, a blacksmith, goldsmith, silversmith, and the like.

2. (n.) One who makes or effects anything.

3. (n.) To beat into shape; to forge.