Thematic Bible: Stones used in
Thematic Bible
Mills » Stones used in » Often thrown down on enemies during sieges
Who struck down Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth? Did not a woman throw an upper millstone on him from the wall so that he died at Thebez? Why did you go so near the wall?’—then you shall say, ‘Your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.’”
But a certain woman threw an upper millstone on Abimelech’s head, crushing his skull.
Mills » Stones used in » Not to be taken in pledge
“No one shall take a handmill or an upper millstone in pledge, for he would be taking a life in pledge.
Mills » Stones used in » Large
Then a strong angel took up a stone like a great millstone and threw it into the sea, saying, “So will Babylon, the great city, be thrown down with violence, and will not be found any longer.