New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Shields

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