A part of defensive armour Ps 115:9; 140:7
FREQUENTLY MADE OF, OR COVERED WITH
Brass 1Ki 14:27
Said to belong to God Ps 47:9
KINDS OF
The buckler or target 2Ch 9:15; 1Ch 5:18; Eze 26:8
The small shield 2Ch 9:16
Often borne by an armour bearer 1Sa 17:7
BEFORE WAR
Gathered together Jer 51:11
Uncovered Isa 22:6
Repaired Jer 46:3
Often made red Na 2:3
Provided by the kings of Israel in great abundance 2Ch 11:12; 26:14; 32:5
A disgrace to lose, or throw away 2Sa 1:21
Of the vanquished, often burned Eze 39:9
In times of peace were hung up in towers or armouries Eze 27:10; So 4:4
Were scarce in Israel in the days of Deborah and Barak Jud 5:8
Many of the Israelites used, with expertness 1Ch 12:8,24,34; 2Ch 14:8; 25:5
ILLUSTRATIVE OF
Protection of God Ge 15:1; Ps 33:20
Favour of God Ps 5:12
Truth of God Ps 91:4
Salvation of God 2Sa 22:36; Ps 18:35
Faith Eph 6:16