Topical Encyclopedia Iron, a metal of significant importance in biblical times, is frequently mentioned in the Scriptures for its utility and strength. One of the notable uses of iron in the Bible is in the construction of threshing instruments. Threshing instruments were essential agricultural tools used to separate grain from chaff, a critical process in ancient agrarian societies.The first recorded use of iron in the context of threshing instruments is found in the book of 2 Samuel. In 2 Samuel 12:31 , it is written: "David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and iron axes, and he made them labor at the brick kilns. This he did to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all the troops returned to Jerusalem." This passage highlights the use of iron tools, including those for threshing, as part of the labor imposed on the conquered Ammonites by King David. The use of iron for threshing instruments signifies a technological advancement from earlier tools made of wood or stone. Iron's durability and effectiveness would have greatly enhanced the efficiency of agricultural practices, allowing for more productive harvests. This advancement reflects the broader transition from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, a period marked by significant developments in metallurgy and tool-making. In the biblical narrative, the use of iron tools, including threshing instruments, is often associated with strength and power. The Israelites' ability to work with iron is seen as a divine blessing, enabling them to cultivate the land and sustain their communities. The presence of iron tools in the biblical text underscores the importance of agriculture in the ancient Near East and the role of technological progress in fulfilling God's promises to His people. The mention of iron threshing instruments also serves as a reminder of the Israelites' interactions with neighboring cultures, who may have influenced or contributed to their metallurgical practices. The Philistines, for example, are noted in 1 Samuel 13:19-22 for their control over ironworking, which they used to maintain military superiority over the Israelites. This control underscores the strategic importance of iron in both agriculture and warfare. Overall, the first recorded use of iron threshing instruments in the Bible highlights the significance of iron as a material that facilitated agricultural productivity and symbolized strength and divine provision. Nave's Topical Index Amos 1:3Thus said the LORD; For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron: Nave's Topical Index Library The Prophet Joel. Solomon's Temple Spiritualized A Treatise to Prove that no one Can Harm the Man who Does not ... And ii. The Mystery The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus Resources What is the story of Deborah and Barak? | GotQuestions.orgFriendship ' Article Index | GotQuestions.org What is an ox goad / oxgoad in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Iron: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Iron of Greater Gravity than Water Iron of Severe Exercise of Power Iron of Small Comparative Value Iron used from the Earliest Age Iron: (Seared With) Insensibility of Conscience Iron: First Recorded Use of Ax Iron: First Recorded Use of Bedstead Iron: First Recorded Use of Breastplate Iron: First Recorded Use of Chariot Iron: First Recorded Use of Fetters Iron: First Recorded Use of File Iron: First Recorded Use of Furnace Iron: First Recorded Use of Gate Iron: First Recorded Use of Harrow Iron: First Recorded Use of Horn Iron: First Recorded Use of Idols Iron: First Recorded Use of Melted Iron: First Recorded Use of Ore of Iron: First Recorded Use of Pans Iron: First Recorded Use of Pen Iron: First Recorded Use of Pillars Iron: First Recorded Use of Rods for Scourging Iron: First Recorded Use of Stones of Iron: First Recorded Use of Threshing Instruments Iron: First Recorded Use of Tools Iron: First Recorded Use of Used in the Temple Iron: First Recorded Use of Vessels Iron: First Recorded Use of Weapons Iron: First Recorded Use of Yokes Iron: from the North Hardest and Best Iron: Great Quantity of, Provided for the Temple Iron: Made Into: Graving Tools Iron: Made Into: Implements for Husbandry Iron: Made Into: Nails and Hinges Iron: Made Into: Tools for Artificers Iron: Made Into: Weapons of War Iron: Miraculously Made to Swim Iron: Mode of Purifying, Taken in War Iron: Taken in War, often Dedicated to God Iron: The Land of Canaan Abounded With Related Terms |
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