SHIELD

–(Defensive armor)

–Different kinds of, designated as buckler, shield, target Ps 35:2; Eze 38:4

–Used by Saul 2Sa 1:21

–Used by the Benjamites 2Ch 14:8; 17:17

–Uzziah equipped the people of Israel with 2Ch 26:14

–Made of brass (bronze) 1Ki 14:27

–Made of gold 2Sa 8:7; 1Ki 10:16; 17; 2Ch 9:15,16

–Made of wood Eze 39:9,10

–Made with bosses Job 15:26

–Stored in armories 1Ki 10:17; 2Ch 11:12; 32:5,27

–Stored in the tabernacle 2Ki 11:10; 2Ch 23:9

–Covered when not in use Isa 22:6

–Painted red Na 2:3

–See ARMS

–FIGURATIVE

.Of God’ s protection Ge 15:1; De 33:29; 2Sa 22:3,36; Ps 5:12; 18:2,35; 33:20; 59:11; 84:9,11; 89:18; Pr 30:5

.Of God’ s truth Ps 91:4

.Of an entire army Jer 46:3