2. Used figuratively of God and of earthly princes as the defenders of their people (Genesis 15:1; Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalms 33:20; 84:11)

3. Faith is compared to a shield (Ephesians 6:16)

4. Shields were usually "anointed" (Isaiah 21:5) in order to preserve them, and at the same time make the missiles of the enemy glide off them more easily.