Thematic Bible: The Bow


Thematic Bible



At that time, I will destroy the military power of Israel in the valley of Jezreel." Verse ConceptsBow And Arrows, Illustrations OfBreaking Weaponswomanhood

The Lord who rules over all said, "I will kill all the archers of Elam, who are the chief source of her military might. Verse ConceptsDisarmamentBreaking Weapons

The bows of warriors are shattered, but those who stumble find their strength reinforced. Verse ConceptsStumblingreinforcement

"At that time I will make a covenant for them with the wild animals, the birds of the air, and the creatures that crawl on the ground. I will abolish the warrior's bow and sword -- that is, every weapon of warfare -- from the land, and I will allow them to live securely." Verse ConceptsAbolitionCovenant, the newCovenant, God's with NoahBow And Arrows, Symbol Of StrengthRest, EternalWeaponsWild Beasts SubduedGod Makes PeaceNo WarMillennial Kingdom, Universal Peace And BlessingBirdsSleeping Peacefully

They were armed with bows and could shoot arrows or sling stones right or left-handed. They were fellow tribesmen of Saul from Benjamin.) These were: Verse Conceptsequipping, physicalSlingsStonesWarriorsLeft HandedThrowing StonesArrows

Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah, equipped with large shields and spears. He also had 280,000 men from Benjamin who carried small shields and were adept archers; they were all skilled warriors. Verse Conceptsequipping, physicalShieldsSpearsArchers, In ArmiesWarriorsTwo Hundred Thousand And MoreThree To Nine Hundred Thousand

From him will come the cornerstone, the wall peg, the battle bow, and every ruler. Verse ConceptsTentsPegs

I will remove the chariot from Ephraim and the warhorse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow will be removed. Then he will announce peace to the nations. His dominion will be from sea to sea and from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth. Verse ConceptsAbolitionConversion, God's demands forBow And Arrows, Symbol Of StrengthGovernmentWeaponsPeace, Promised ToGod's DominionChrist's DominionDestroying ChariotsExpanse Of The SeaGod Of PeaceNo WarAs Far As The Euphrates

Saul himself was in the thick of the battle; the archers spotted him and wounded him severely. Verse ConceptsBreastplatesArchers, Men Shot By

Do not give her archers time to string their bows or to put on their coats of armor. Do not spare any of her young men. Completely destroy her whole army. Verse ConceptsBreastplatesDisarmamentRopes

As one who is above your brothers, I give to you the mountain slope, which I took from the Amorites with my sword and my bow." Verse ConceptsFighting Enemies

With bow and arrow men will hunt there, for the whole land will be covered with thorns and briers. Verse ConceptsBow And Arrows, Uses Of

"'Then those who live in the cities of Israel will go out and use the weapons for kindling -- the shields, bows and arrows, war clubs and spears -- they will burn them for seven years. Verse ConceptsShieldsJavelinsSeven Years

Their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. Verse ConceptsBreaking WeaponsA Broken HeartBroken Hearts

If he flees from an iron weapon, then an arrow from a bronze bow pierces him. Verse ConceptsArrows, Described AsIronSteel

He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow. Verse ConceptsArmsGod TeachingReady For WarSteelWar

For look, the wicked prepare their bows, they put their arrows on the strings, to shoot in the darkness at the morally upright. Verse ConceptsBow And Arrows, Illustrations OfArrows, Figurative OfDarkness Of EvilArrowsResolving Conflict

The Lord says, "These people are like soldiers who have readied their bows. Their tongues are always ready to shoot out lies. They have become powerful in the land, but they have not done so by honest means. Indeed, they do one evil thing after another and do not pay attention to me. Verse ConceptsBow And Arrows, Illustrations OfDebaucheryTongueLukewarmnessDissipationMighty in its influence

They were unfaithful and acted as treacherously as their ancestors; they were as unreliable as a malfunctioning bow. Verse ConceptsFaultsBow And Arrows, Illustrations OfUnreliabilityTwistingUseless PeopleFalling Away From God

They turn to Baal; they are like an unreliable bow. Their leaders will fall by the sword because their prayers to Baal have made me angry. So people will disdain them in the land of Egypt. Verse ConceptsFaultsBow And Arrows, Illustrations OfRidicule, Nature OfAccuracyKilled With The Sword

Uzziah supplied shields, spears, helmets, breastplates, bows, and slingstones for the entire army. Verse ConceptsBreastplatesCoatsArmourHead coveringShieldsSlingsSpearsArchers, In ArmiesArmor ProtectionArmorySports

The Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 men in their combined armies, warriors who carried shields and swords, were equipped with bows, and were trained for war. Verse ConceptsMilitaryShieldsSkillArchers, In ArmiesForty Thousand And Up

They were armed with bows and could shoot arrows or sling stones right or left-handed. They were fellow tribesmen of Saul from Benjamin.) These were: Verse Conceptsequipping, physicalSlingsStonesWarriorsLeft HandedThrowing StonesArrows

The Philistines stayed right on the heels of Saul and his sons. They struck down Saul's sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malki-Shua. Saul himself was in the thick of the battle; the archers spotted him and wounded him severely.

The Lord who rules over all said, "I will kill all the archers of Elam, who are the chief source of her military might. Verse ConceptsDisarmamentBreaking Weapons

At the sound of the approaching horsemen and archers the people of every town will flee. Some of them will hide in the thickets. Others will climb up among the rocks. All the cities will be deserted. No one will remain in them. Verse ConceptsClimbingRocksArchers, In ArmiesCavalryEmpty CitiesRiding HorsesStones For ProtectionIsrael Fleeing

Go ahead and charge into battle, you horsemen! Drive furiously, you charioteers! Let the soldiers march out into battle, those from Ethiopia and Libya who carry shields, and those from Lydia who are armed with the bow. Verse ConceptsHorsesAttacking With Chariots

Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with the rest of his gear, including his sword, his bow, and even his belt. Verse ConceptsBow And Arrows, Uses OfArmourBeltsRobesArmor ProtectionDressPeople Giving ClothesPeople Stripping Offarmor

(He gave instructions that the people of Judah should be taught "The Bow." Indeed, it is written down in the Book of Yashar.) Verse ConceptsWriting SongsHistorical BooksTeaching The Way Of God

Therefore, take your weapons -- your quiver and your bow -- and go out into the open fields and hunt down some wild game for me. Verse ConceptsBow And Arrows, Uses OfArrows, Uses OfHuntingQuiversArchers, MenArrowsDeergames

Jehu aimed his bow and shot an arrow right between Jehoram's shoulders. The arrow went through his heart and he fell to his knees in his chariot. Verse ConceptsBow And Arrows, Uses OfArrows, Described AsHeart, HumanArchers, Men Shot ByKilling KingsOther References To The Heart

I will knock your bow out of your left hand and make your arrows fall from your right hand. Verse ConceptsImpotence Of SatanEvil For The Right HandArrows

My glory will always be fresh in me, and my bow ever new in my hand.' Verse ConceptsBow And Arrows, Symbol Of StrengthBow And Arrows, Illustrations OfRenewal

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