You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Shields A disgrace to lose, or throw awayA part of defensive armourBefore war: Anointed.Before war: Gathered together.Before war: Often made red.Before war: Repaired.Before war: Uncovered.Frequently made of, or covered with: Brass.Frequently made of, or covered with: Gold.Illustrative of: Faith.Illustrative of: Favour of God.Illustrative of: Protection of God. Illustrative of: Salvation of God.Illustrative of: Truth of God.In times of peace were hung up in towers or armouriesKinds of: Often borne by an armour bearer.Kinds of: The buckler or target.Kinds of: The small shield.Many of the Israelites used, with expertnessOf the vanquished, often burnedProvided by the kings of Israel in great abundanceSaid to belong to GodWere scarce in Israel in the days of Deborah and Barak