Dictionary of Bible Themes 2 Samuel 20:15Battering-rams used to make breaches in the walls of besieged cities Historic references to the breaking down of walls 2 Kings 14:13The wall of Abel Beth Maacah. References to breached or broken walls are evidence that the use of battering-rams was common Jeremiah 39:2pp 2Ch 25:23 Nehemiah 1:3pp 2Ch 36:19 pp Jer 52:7 Psalms 89:40Figurative references to the breaking down of walls Isaiah 22:5; 24:12referring to God's displeasure with David's dynasty Ezekiel 21:22; 26:9Prophetic references to the breaking down of walls as a picture of the LORD's power Micah 2:13Psalms 144:14 Peace is symbolised by no breaching of walls Ezekiel 4:2Model battering-rams were part of the symbolic representation of the siege of Jerusalem See also 5214 attack5529 sieges 5604 walls 5605 warfare 5612 weapons |
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