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

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Bible References

Cunning men

2 Chronicles 2:7
Send me a man with skill in engraving, in working gold, silver, copper, and iron, and in making blue, purple, and red cloth. He will work with the craftsmen of Judah and Jerusalem whom my father David selected.
Exodus 31:4
This is for planning skillful designs and working them in gold, silver, and copper.

Spread far

Matthew 4:24
News about him spread throughout the country of Syria. People sick and suffering from diseases, people with demons, epileptics and paralytics, came to him. Jesus healed them all.

General references

Ezekiel 26:9
He will direct the blow of his battering rams against your walls. He will break down your towers with his axes.