Thematic Bible: Before war
Thematic Bible
Shields » Before war » Anointed
Eat and drink!
Rise up, you princes, and oil the shields!
let no dew or rain be on you,
or fields of offerings,
for there the shield of the mighty was defiled
the shield of Saul, no longer anointed with oil.
Shields » Before war » Gathered together
Fill the quivers!
The Lord has put it into the mind
of the kings of the Medes
because His plan is aimed at Babylon
to destroy her,
for it is the Lord’s vengeance,
vengeance for His temple.
Shields » Before war » Repaired
draw near for battle!
Shields » Before war » Uncovered
with chariots and horsemen,
and Kir
Shields » Before war » Often made red
the valiant men are dressed in scarlet.
The fittings of the chariot flash like fire
on the day of its battle preparations,
and the spears are brandished.