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Buckler

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A buckler was a shield used for personal or bodily protection, ranging from a small portable shield to a larger defensive shield. Scripture also uses the image of a buckler for God’s protection of those who trust Him.
Biblical Usage
God is called a buckler or shield to those who trust Him. Scripture also uses shields as images of protection and records their military and memorial uses.
Scripture References
2 Samuel 22:31 1 Chronicles 5:18 Psalms 91:4 Psalms 35:2 Ezekiel 23:24 Ezekiel 26:8 1 Chronicles 12:8 2 Samuel 1:21 Isaiah 21:5 1 Samuel 17:6 1 Kings 14:27 1 Kings 10:16 2 Kings 11:10