55 Bible Verses about Shields
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He also strengthened the fortified cities, assigned officers to them, and stockpiled food, oil, and wine. He also stockpiled shields and spears in every city and fortified them greatly to secure his rule over Judah and Benjamin.
Hezekiah took courage and rebuilt all of the walls that had been broken down. Then he erected watch towers on them, and added another external wall. He fortified the terrace ramparts in the City of David and prepared a large number of weapons and shields.
From that day on, half of my helpers engaged in the work while the other half kept spears, shields, bows, and armor ready. The senior officials backed all of the Judeans
He will remember to summon his finest troops. They will stumble on their way, hurrying over to Nineveh's wall. Their defensive shield is in place.
King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold, overlaying each large shield with the gold from 600 gold pieces, and 300 shields from beaten gold, overlaying each shield with the gold from 300 gold pieces. The king put them in his palace in the Lebanon forest.
King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold, overlaying each shield with the gold from 600 gold pieces, and 300 shields from beaten gold, overlaying each shield with the gold from 300 gold pieces. The king put them in his palace in the Lebanon forest.
Asa kept a standing army of 300,000 soldiers from Judah equipped with large shields and spears, as well as 280,000 soldiers from Benjamin, also bearing shields and wielding bows. All of them were valiant soldiers.
David also confiscated the gold shields that belonged to Hadadezer's officers and took them to Jerusalem.
David also confiscated the gold shields that belonged to Hadadezer's officials and took them to Jerusalem.
He stripped the LORD's Temple and the royal palace of their treasures. He took everything, even the gold shields that Solomon had made.
King Rehoboam made shields out of bronze to take their place, and then committed them to the care and custody of the commanders of those who guarded the entrance to the royal palace.
"After all this happens, the people who live in the cities of Israel will be kindling fires for seven years, using small shields, large shields, bows, arrows, clubs, personal weapons, and spears to do so.
They set the tables; they spread the carpets; they eat, they drink! Get up, you officers! Oil the shields!"
What follows is a listing of the divisions of battle-ready troops who joined David in Hebron to turn the kingdom of Saul over to him, in accordance with what the LORD had spoken. The army of Judah, equipped with both shields and spears, numbered 6,800 warriors,
He also stockpiled shields and spears in every city and fortified them greatly to secure his rule over Judah and Benjamin.
In addition, Uzziah equipped the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, body armor, bows, and stones for use in slings.
The descendants of Reuben, the descendants of Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh produced 44,700 valiant soldiers expert in shield, sword, and bow. Trained in warfare, they were equipped to serve at a moment's notice.
The shaft of his spear was like a weaver's beam and the iron point of his spear weighed 600 shekels. A man carrying his shield walked in front of him.
"Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning the king of Assyria: "Not only will he not approach this city or shoot an arrow in its direction, he won't approach it with so much as a shield, nor will he throw up a siege ramp against it.
Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers! The LORD has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes he has decided to destroy Babylon. Indeed, it's the LORD's vengeance, vengeance for his Temple.
""They'll invade you with weapons, chariots, wagons, and a vast army. They'll set themselves in place to attack you from every direction with large shields, small shields, and helmets. I'll turn over judgment to them, and they'll punish you according to their own standards.
Some time later, a message came from the LORD to Abram in a vision. "Stop being afraid, Abram," he said. "I myself your shield am your very great reward."
He is my God, my strong stone in him I will find my refuge my shield, the strength of my salvation, my high tower, my way of escape, and the one who is saving me. You will save me from violence.
God is my shield, the one who delivers the upright in heart.
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my stronghold in whom I take refuge, my shield, the glory of my salvation, and my high tower."
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright and is a shield to those who walk in integrity
Then the angel of God, who was going in front of the camp of Israel, moved behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from in front of them and stood behind them, coming between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel. The cloud remained there even in the darkness, illuminating the night, so that the one side did not come near the other all night.
For you won't go out in haste, nor will you go in flight; for the LORD will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rear guard. He is called the God of all the earth."
"Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will spring up quickly; and your vindication will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will guard your back.
Like birds hovering overhead, so the LORD of the Heavenly Armies will protect Jerusalem; he will shield and deliver it; and he will pass over and bring it to safety.
You, LORD, will keep them safe, you will guard them from this generation forever.
Just as mountains encircle Jerusalem, so the LORD encircles his people, from now to eternity.
LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have protected my head in the time of battle.
I myself will be an encircling rampart of fire,' declares the LORD, "and I will be the glory in her midst.'
At that time, the LORD will defend those who live in Jerusalem, and the one who is feeble among them at that time will be like David. The entire house of David will be like God indeed, like the angel of the LORD in their midst!
he is my gracious love and my fortress, my strong tower and my deliverer, my shield and the one in whom I find refuge, who subdues nations under me.
As for God, his way is upright; the word of God is pure; he is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
Everything God says is pure; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I received help. My heart rejoices, and I give thanks to him with my song.
How blessed are you, Israel! Who can be like you, a people delivered by the LORD, your shield of help and your finely crafted sword. May your enemies cower before you. You will tread down their high places."
Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their helper and shield. House of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their helper and shield. You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their helper and shield.
He has equipped me with the shield that is your salvation, Your gentleness has made me great.
You have given to me the shield of your deliverance, and your right hand holds me up; your gentleness made me great.
Indeed, you will bless the righteous one, LORD, like a large shield, you will surround him with favor. To the Director: With stringed instruments. On an eight-stringed harp. A Davidic Psalm
God, look at our shield, and show favor to your anointed, for a day in your Temple courts is better than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather stand at the entrance of God's house than live in the tent of wickedness. For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD grants grace and favor; the LORD will not withhold any good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
With his feathers he will cover you, under his wings you will find safety. His truth is your shield and armor.
"For he has raised his fist against God, defying the Almighty. He defiantly ran against him carrying his thick, reinforced shield.
In addition to having clothed yourselves with these things, having taken up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one,
Through faith you are being protected by God's power for a salvation that is ready to be revealed at the end of this era.
The nobles among the nations have joined the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted. A song: Lyrics by the Sons of Korah.
From Thematic Bible
Brass » Made into » Shields
After this, King Rehoboam made shields out of bronze to take their place, committing them to the care and custody of the commanders of those who guarded the entrance to the royal palace.
King Rehoboam made shields out of bronze to take their place, and then committed them to the care and custody of the commanders of those who guarded the entrance to the royal palace.
Gold » Was used for » Shields
David also confiscated the gold shields that belonged to Hadadezer's officers and took them to Jerusalem.
King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold, overlaying each large shield with the gold from 600 gold pieces, and 300 shields from beaten gold, overlaying each shield with the gold from 300 gold pieces. The king put them in his palace in the Lebanon forest.
Shields » Many of the israelites used, with expertness
Mighty and experienced warriors from the descendants of Gad joined David at his wilderness stronghold. They were expert handlers of both shield and spear, with hardened looks and as agile as a gazelle on a mountain slope.
Asa kept a standing army of 300,000 soldiers from Judah equipped with large shields and spears, as well as 280,000 soldiers from Benjamin, also bearing shields and wielding bows. All of them were valiant soldiers.
Amaziah gathered Judah together and organized them according to their ancestral households under commanders of thousands and hundreds throughout Judah and Benjamin. He then mustered an army from those who were 20 years old and older. He discovered that there were 300,000 elite soldiers qualified for war duty and capable of handling spears and shields.
The tribe of Naphtali supplied 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 troops armed with shields and spears.
The army of Judah, equipped with both shields and spears, numbered 6,800 warriors,
Shields » Provided by the kings of israel in great abundance
In addition, Uzziah equipped the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, body armor, bows, and stones for use in slings.
He also stockpiled shields and spears in every city and fortified them greatly to secure his rule over Judah and Benjamin.
Hezekiah took courage and rebuilt all of the walls that had been broken down. Then he erected watch towers on them, and added another external wall. He fortified the terrace ramparts in the City of David and prepared a large number of weapons and shields.
Shields » Kinds of » The buckler or target
The descendants of Reuben, the descendants of Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh produced 44,700 valiant soldiers expert in shield, sword, and bow. Trained in warfare, they were equipped to serve at a moment's notice.
He'll execute your citizens who live on the mainland with swords. He'll build siege engines to attack you. Then he'll construct siege ramps against you and build huge shields to protect themselves against you.
King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold, overlaying each shield with the gold from 600 gold pieces,
Shields » In times of peace were hung up in towers of armories
Your neck is like the tower of David, built with rows of stones. A thousand shields are hung upon it, all the shields of the warriors.
"Soldiers from Persia, Lud, and Libya, served in your army. They were your mighty soldiers. Their helmets and shields adorned your barracks walls, and they won battle decorations for you.
Shields » Frequently made of, or covered with » Gold
and 300 shields from beaten gold, overlaying each shield with the gold from 300 gold pieces. The king put them in his palace in the Lebanon forest.
David also confiscated the gold shields that belonged to Hadadezer's officers and took them to Jerusalem.
Shields » Illustrative of » Salvation of God
You have given to me the shield of your deliverance, and your right hand holds me up; your gentleness made me great.
He has equipped me with the shield that is your salvation, Your gentleness has made me great.
Shields » Before war » Anointed
They set the tables; they spread the carpets; they eat, they drink! Get up, you officers! Oil the shields!"
Mountains of Gilboa, let no dew or rain fall on you, and may none of your fields be filled with plenty, because in that place the shield of the valiant ones was defiled, the shield of Saul without an anointing with oil.
Shields » Illustrative of » Protection of God
Some time later, a message came from the LORD to Abram in a vision. "Stop being afraid, Abram," he said. "I myself your shield am your very great reward."
Shields » A part of defensive armor
LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have protected my head in the time of battle.
Shields » Kinds of » The small shield
and 300 shields from beaten gold, overlaying each shield with the gold from 300 gold pieces. The king put them in his palace in the Lebanon forest.
Shields » Illustrative of » Faith
In addition to having clothed yourselves with these things, having taken up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one,
Shields » Before war » Gathered together
Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers! The LORD has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes he has decided to destroy Babylon. Indeed, it's the LORD's vengeance, vengeance for his Temple.
Shields » Frequently made of, or covered with » Brass
King Rehoboam made shields out of bronze to take their place, and then committed them to the care and custody of the commanders of those who guarded the entrance to the royal palace.
Shields » Before war » Repaired
Shields » A disgrace to lose, or throw away
Mountains of Gilboa, let no dew or rain fall on you, and may none of your fields be filled with plenty, because in that place the shield of the valiant ones was defiled, the shield of Saul without an anointing with oil.
Shields » Often borne by an armor-bearer
The shaft of his spear was like a weaver's beam and the iron point of his spear weighed 600 shekels. A man carrying his shield walked in front of him.
Shields » Of the vanquished, often burned
"After all this happens, the people who live in the cities of Israel will be kindling fires for seven years, using small shields, large shields, bows, arrows, clubs, personal weapons, and spears to do so.
Shields » Before war » Uncovered
Elam takes up the quiver with chariots and cavalry, while Kir unsheathes the shield.
Shields » Illustrative of » Truth of God
With his feathers he will cover you, under his wings you will find safety. His truth is your shield and armor.
Shields » Illustrative of » Favor of God
Indeed, you will bless the righteous one, LORD, like a large shield, you will surround him with favor. To the Director: With stringed instruments. On an eight-stringed harp. A Davidic Psalm
Shields » Were scarce in israel in the days of deborah and barak
New gods were chosen, then war came to the city gates, but there wasn't a shield or spear to be seen among 40,000 soldiers of Israel.
Shields » Said to belong to God
The nobles among the nations have joined the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted. A song: Lyrics by the Sons of Korah.
Shields » Before war » Often made red
The shields deployed by Israel's elite forces are scarlet, their valiant men are clothed in crimson. When they are prepared, the polished armament on their chariots will shine, and lances will be brandished about ferociously.
