Bolster The Hebrew word kebir, rendered "pillow" in Sa1 19:13, Sa1 19:16, but in Revised Version marg. "quilt" or "network," probably means some counterpane or veil intended to protect the head of the sleeper. A different Hebrew word ( meraashoth' ) is used for "bolster" (Sa1 26:7, Sa1 26:11, Sa1 26:16).