Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and great stones withal. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong.

Spread far

General references

Bible References

Cunning men

2 Chronicles 2:7
Therefore, send me a craftsman who is skilled in engraving to work with gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with the craftsmen who are with me in Judah and Jerusalem, appointed by my father David.
Exodus 31:4
to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,

Spread far

Matthew 4:24
Then the news about Him spread throughout Syria. So they brought to Him all those who were afflicted, those suffering from various diseases and intense pains, the demon-possessed, the epileptics, and the paralytics. And He healed them.

General references

Ezekiel 26:9
He will direct the blows of his battering rams against your walls and tear down your towers with his iron tools.

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