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Shield: The ordinary shield consisted of a framework of wood covered with leather; it thus admitted of being burnt. Eze 39:9 It was frequently cased with metal, either brass or copper; its appearance in this case resembled gold when the sun shone on it, 1 Macc. 6:39 and to this, rather than to the practice of smearing blood on the shield we may refer the redness noticed by. Nahum. Na 2:3 The surface of the shield was kept bright by the application of oil as implied in Isa 21:5 The shield was worn on the left arm, to which it was attached by a strap. Shields of state were covered with beaten gold. Shields were suspended about public buildings for ornamental purposes. 1Ki 10:17 In the metaphorical language of the Bible the shield generally represents the protection of God: e.g. Ps 3:3; 28:7 but in Ps 47:9 it is applied to earthly rulers and in Eph 6:18 to faith. [ARMS]
See Also: Arms, Armor
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