Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5223 banner Generally, a standard raised in battle as a rallying point for armies. God is described as Israel's banner in recognition of his powerful defence of his people. The Messiah will raise a banner to rally the scattered exiles of Israel. Israel's tribes identified by banners Numbers 2:2 See also Numbers 1:52; Numbers 2:17,34; Numbers 10:14 Banners carried into battle Battle standards carried by armies Psalm 20:5 See also Psalm 74:4; Songs 6:4; Isaiah 30:17 Banners to rally armies were often set up on the top of a hill; Jeremiah 4:21 The LORD as Israel's banner Exodus 17:15-16 The LORD is the rallying point for Israel and the source of the nation's confidence in battle. See also Psalm 60:4-6 God's banner raised against his people Isaiah 5:25-26 God raises a banner to rally nations to battle against Israel. See also Jeremiah 4:6; Jeremiah 6:1 God's banner raised against the nations Isaiah 13:2-5 See also Isaiah 18:3; Isaiah 31:9; Jeremiah 50:2; Jeremiah 51:12,27-28 The Messiah as a banner to the peoples Isaiah 11:10-12 See also Isaiah 49:22; Isaiah 62:10; Zechariah 10:8; John 12:32 Other references to banners Songs 2:4 The king's love is like a banner, displayed for all to see; Ezekiel 27:7 a banner made from embroidered linen See also
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