'Defence' in the Bible
Only rebel not against Jehovah, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is removed from over them, and Jehovah is with us: fear them not.
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
Bow down thine ear unto me; deliver me speedily: Be thou to me a strong rock, A house of defence to save me.
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the defence of my head; Judah is my sceptre.
Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the defence of my head; Judah is my sceptre.
For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.
He shall dwell on high; his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks; his bread shall be given him ; his waters shall be sure.
For thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are broken down to make a defence against the mounds and against the sword;