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More Than Just Shields
Commentators note that the term "shields of gold" might not refer to literal defensive shields. Based on various ancient translations and rabbinic interpretations, these items could have been golden quivers for arrows, ornamental bracelets, or other insignia worn by Hadadezer's elite officers.
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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 8:7
19th Century
Bishop
Shields of gold. —Solomon also “made shields of gold” (1 Kings 10:17), which appear to have been a mark of Eastern mag…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 8:7
17th Century
Pastor
And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of
Hadadezer
That were f…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 8:1–8
17th Century
Minister
David subdued the Philistines. They had long been troublesome to Israel. And after the long and frequent struggles the saints have with the powers …