Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer.

Bible References

An archer

Genesis 10:9
He was a powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord. That is why it is said, “Like Nimrod, a powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord.”
Genesis 16:12
This man will be like a wild donkey.
His hand will be against everyone,
and everyone’s hand will be against him;
he will live at odds with all his brothers.
Genesis 25:27
When the boys grew up, Esau became an expert hunter, an outdoorsman, but Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home.
Genesis 27:3
Take your hunting gear, your quiver and bow, and go out in the field to hunt some game for me.
Genesis 49:23
The archers attacked him,
shot at him, and were hostile toward him.

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