Thematic Bible: Before war
Thematic Bible
Shields » Before war » Anointed
Arrange the table, lay out the carpet, eat and drink! Get up, you officers, smear oil on the shields!
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O mountains of Gilboa, may there be no dew or rain on you, nor fields of grain offerings! For it was there that the shield of warriors was defiled; the shield of Saul lies neglected without oil.
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Shields » Before war » Gathered together
"Sharpen your arrows! Fill your quivers! The Lord will arouse a spirit of hostility in the kings of Media. For he intends to destroy Babylonia. For that is how the Lord will get his revenge -- how he will get his revenge for the Babylonians' destruction of his temple.
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Shields » Before war » Repaired
"Fall into ranks with your shields ready! Prepare to march into battle!
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Shields » Before war » Uncovered
The Elamites picked up the quiver, and came with chariots and horsemen; the men of Kir prepared the shield.
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Shields » Before war » Often made red
The shields of his warriors are dyed red; the mighty soldiers are dressed in scarlet garments. The metal fittings of the chariots shine like fire on the day of battle; the soldiers brandish their spears.
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