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Buckler

Disambiguation

The source enumerates 4 distinct subjects under Buckler. Jump to one below, or read in order.

  1. 1.A portable shield (2 Sam.
  2. 2.A shield surrounding the person; the targe or round form; used once figuratively (Ps.
  3. 3.A large shield protecting the whole body (Ps.
  4. 4.A lance or spear; improperly rendered “buckler” in the Authorized Version (1 Chr.

  1. Buckler (1)

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    A portable shield (2 Sam. 22:31; 1 Chr. 5:18).

  2. Buckler (2)

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    A shield surrounding the person; the targe or round form; used once figuratively (Ps. 91:4).

  3. Buckler (3)

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    A large shield protecting the whole body (Ps. 35:2; Ezek. 23:24; 26:8).

  4. Buckler (4)

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    A lance or spear; improperly rendered “buckler” in the Authorized Version (1 Chr. 12:8), but correctly in the Revised Version “spear.”

    The leather of shields required oiling (2 Sam. 1:21; Isa. 21:5), so as to prevent its being injured by moisture. Copper (= “brass”) shields were also in use (1 Sam. 17:6; 1 Kings 14:27). Those spoken of in 1 Kings 10:16, etc.; 14:26, were probably of massive metal.

    The shields David had taken from his enemies were suspended in the temple as mementoes (2 Kings 11:10). (See ARMOUR, SHIELD.)

In the Bible

11

Verses where Buckler is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 1 Chronicles 5:18

    The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle.

  • 1 Chronicles 12:8

    Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:

  • 2 Samuel 22:31

    As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

  • Ezekiel 23:24

    They will come against you with a host of peoples, with weapons, chariots, and wagons. They will array themselves against you on every side with buckler and shield and helmet. I will delegate judgment to them, and they will punish you according to their own standards.

  • Ezekiel 26:8

    He will slaughter the villages of your mainland with the sword; he will set up siege works against you, build a ramp to your walls, and raise his shields against you.

  • Jeremiah 46:3

    “Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle!

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Scripture on Buckler

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Buckler references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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