Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Instead of which king Rehoboam made shields of brass, and committed them to the hands of the chief of the guard, that kept the entrance of the king's house.

Shields of brass

Bible References

Shields of brass

1 Kings 14:27
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.
Lamentations 4:1
How tarnished the gold has become, the finest gold debased! Sacred stones have been scattered at every street corner.

The chief

2 Samuel 8:18
Jehoida's son Benaiah supervised the special forces and mercenaries, and David's sons were priests.
2 Samuel 23:23
He was well known among the platoons, but he didn't measure up to the Three. David placed him in charge of his security detail.
1 Chronicles 11:25
He was well known among the platoons, but he didn't measure up to the Three Warriors. David placed him in charge of his security detail.
Song of Songs 3:7
Look! It's Solomon's sedan chair, with 60 of the best soldiers in Israel surrounding it.

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