Shields

A part of defensive armour — Ps 115:9; 140:7.

Frequently made of, or covered with

Gold. — 2Sa 8:7; 1Ki 10:17.

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.

Anointed. — 2Sa 1:21; Isa 21:5.

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; Song 4:4.

Were scarce in Israel in the days of Deborah and Barak — Jdj 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.