1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Joshua 8:18

The Lord said to Josue: Lift up the shield that is in thy hand, towards the city of Hai, for I will deliver it to thee.

Shield, as Moses lifted up his hands, Exodus 17:11. Some translate, "dart, spear," or "sword." (Septuagint; Ecclesiasticus 16:3.) (Calmet) --- The buckler might be suspended on a spear, (Menochius) that it might be seen afar off (Worthington) by some appointed to keep watch on purpose. (Haydock)