Thematic Bible: Before war
Thematic Bible
Shields » Before war » Anointed
They set the table, they spread out the cloth, they eat, they drink; Rise up, captains, oil the shields,
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Let no rain or dew fall on the mountains of Gilboa. Let its fields be barren! For the shields of the mighty lie there in disgrace. The shield of Saul is no longer polished with oil.
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Shields » Before war » Gathered together
Jehovah has stirred up the kings of Media, because he intends to destroy Babylon. That is how he will take revenge for the destruction of his Temple. The attacking officers command: Sharpen your arrows! Get your shields ready!
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Shields » Before war » Repaired
Get your large and small shields ready and advance into battle.
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Shields » Before war » Uncovered
Elam takes up the quiver, with her charioteers and horses. Kir uncovers the shield.
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Shields » Before war » Often made red
The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men are dressed in scarlet: the chariots flash with steel in the day of his preparation, and the cypress tree [spears] are brandished.
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