Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Numbers 2:2Israel's tribes identified by banners See also Numbers 1:52; 2:17,34; 10:14Psalms 20:5 Banners carried into battle See also Battle standards carried by armies Psalms 74:4Songs 6:4 Isaiah 30:17 Jeremiah 4:21 Banners to rally armies were often set up on the top of a hill Exodus 17:15-16The LORD as Israel's banner See also Psalms 60:4-6The LORD is the rallying point for Israel and the source of the nation's confidence in battle. Isaiah 5:25-26God's banner raised against his people See also Jeremiah 4:6; 6:1God raises a banner to rally nations to battle against Israel. Isaiah 13:2-5See also God's banner raised against the nations Isaiah 18:3; 31:9Jeremiah 50:2; 51:12,27-28 Isaiah 11:10-12 The Messiah as a banner to the peoples See also Isaiah 49:22; 62:10Zechariah 10:8 John 12:32 Songs 2:4 Other references to banners Ezekiel 27:7The king's love is like a banner, displayed for all to see See also a banner made from embroidered linen 1205 God, titles of1448 signs 2230 Messiah, coming of 5208 armies 7215 exile, the 9210 judgment, God's |
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