Overview
The Bible addresses target across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles, 1 Samuel and 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Solomon, Shields and Philistines. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Solomon and Asa.
Key Bible verses about target
Old Testament
2 Chronicles
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target.
And Asa had an army of men that bare targets and spears, out of Judah three hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that bare shields and drew bows, two hundred and fourscore thousand: all these were mighty men of valour.
People in the Bible and target
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying target for yourself
- Begin with 1 Samuel 17:6, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Chronicles, 1 Samuel and 1 Kings each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Solomon and Asa and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Solomon, Shields and Philistines.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about target?
The Bible addresses target across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles, 1 Samuel and 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Solomon, Shields and Philistines. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Solomon and Asa.
How many Bible verses are about target?
The Bible references target in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention target?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Samuel 17:6: “And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders. target: or, gorget”
Which people in the Bible are associated with target?
Solomon and Asa.
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