And King Rehoboam made in their place shields of bronze. And he committed them into the hand of the commander of the runners who guarded the door of the king’s house.
But Solomon did not give as a slave out of the sons of Israel, for they were the men of war, and his servants, and his rulers, and his commanders, and the commanders of his chariots, and his horsemen.
And Elisha prayed and said, I pray, O Jehovah, open his eyes so that he may see. And Jehovah opened the eyes of the young man. And he looked, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
So I stationed from the lowest parts of the place, from the back of the wall, in the higher places; even, I stationed the people according to their families, with their swords, their spears, and their bows.
And the war was strong against the Philistines all the days of Saul. And when Saul saw any mighty man, or any son of strength, even he gathered him to himself.
And David said to Achish, Therefore you shall know that which your servant will do. And Achish said to David, Then I appoint you keeper of my head all the days.