In biblical times, the role of a standard-bearer was significant in both military and spiritual contexts. The standard-bearer was responsible for carrying the flag or banner, known as a standard, which served as a rallying point for troops during battle. This position was one of honor and responsibility, as the standard symbolized the identity and unity of the group it represented.

Biblical References:

1. Military Context:
The concept of a standard-bearer is often associated with warfare in the Bible. In ancient Israel, each tribe had its own standard, which was used to organize and lead the people during their journeys and battles. Numbers 2:2 states, "The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family."

2. Symbol of God's Presence:
The standard also symbolized the presence and guidance of God among His people. In Isaiah 11:10 , the prophet speaks of a future time when a "Root of Jesse" will stand as a banner for the peoples, indicating the coming of the Messiah who will draw all nations to Himself: "On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious."

3. Spiritual Warfare:
The imagery of a standard is also used metaphorically in the context of spiritual warfare. Isaiah 59:19 declares, "So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun; for He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD." Here, the raising of a standard signifies God's intervention and victory over His enemies.

4. Unity and Identity:
The standard served as a symbol of unity and identity for the people of Israel. It was a visible sign that reminded them of their covenant relationship with God and their distinct identity as His chosen people. This is reflected in the organization of the tribes around their standards during their wilderness journey, as described in Numbers 2.

Theological Significance:

The role of the standard-bearer carries deep theological significance. It represents the call to uphold and proclaim the truth of God's Word and His promises. Just as the standard-bearer in battle was responsible for maintaining the visibility of the banner, believers are called to uphold the truth of the Gospel and live as witnesses to God's kingdom.

In the New Testament, the concept of a standard-bearer can be seen in the call for Christians to be ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20). As standard-bearers of the faith, believers are tasked with representing Christ to the world, standing firm in the truth, and rallying others to the cause of the Gospel.

The imagery of the standard-bearer also points to the ultimate victory of Christ, who is the true banner and rallying point for all believers. In Revelation 19:11-16, Christ is depicted as the victorious King leading the armies of heaven, a powerful reminder of His sovereignty and the ultimate triumph of His kingdom.STANDARD-BEARER

stand'-ard-bar'-er.

See WAR, 5; BANNER.

One who was not his Friend Would Probably Say to Him: Either ...
... The real fact is that Eusebius Bishop of C??sarea, as I have already said before,
who was in his day the standard bearer of the Arian faction, wrote a large ...
/.../7 one who was not.htm

Preface
... May the blessing of the great Standard-Bearer rest upon his words, and give the
light and grace which He alone can afford to every reader. BRAMWELL BOOTH. ...
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The Necessity for Praying Men
... proclamation of its truth. Without this the standard-bearer fails, and wavering
and confusion all along the ranks follow. The pulpit has ...
/.../bounds/the weapon of prayer/iii the necessity for praying.htm

The Addition in the Codex, with a Various Reading.
... He is the Guide of the erring, the Shepherd of men who have been set free, the life
of the dead, the charioteer of the cherubim, the standard-bearer of the ...
/.../vi the addition in the codex.htm

2 Kings iv. 25, 26.
... May we never behave, as if the Consolations of GOD were small[d]; lest it should
be as when a Standard-Bearer fainteth[e], and whole Companies of Soldiers are ...
/.../submission to divine providence in the death of children/2 kings iv 25 26.htm

Enduring to the End
... should fall, my brethren; if, set upon a pinnacle, he should be cast down; if, standing
in slippery places, he should falter; if the standard-bearer fall, as ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/enduring to the end.htm

Paulinus Also Preached the Word to the Province of Lindsey...
... borne before him in battle, but even in time of peace, when he rode about his cities,
townships, or provinces, with his thegns, the standard-bearer was always ...
/.../bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xvi paulinus also preached.htm

Letter Xcii. The Synodical Letter of Theophilus to the Bishops of ...
... He is the standard-bearer of the heretical faction, and his wealth supplies
them with unbounded resources for their violent enterprises. ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter xcii the synodical letter.htm

Lix. To Claudianus.
... It is conveyed by the standard-bearer Patroinus, a man who on account of his high
character is worthy of all respect, for he endeavours with much zeal to ...
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To John, Bishop of Germanicia.
... This letter is in reply to two received from your holiness, one conveyed by Anastasius,
the presbyter of Beroea, and one by the standard-bearer Theodotus. ...
/.../theodoret/the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/cxxxiii to john bishop of.htm

Standardbearer
Standardbearer. Standard, Standardbearer. Standard-bearer . Int. ... See WAR, 5;
BANNER. Standard, Standardbearer. Standard-bearer . Reference Bible.
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Standard-bearer (1 Occurrence)
Standard-bearer. Standardbearer, Standard-bearer. Standards . Int. ... (KJV ASV
WBS YLT). Standardbearer, Standard-bearer. Standards . Reference Bible.
/s/standard-bearer.htm - 7k

Banner (20 Occurrences)
... in Numbers 2:2: "The children of Israel shall encamp every man by his own standard,
with the ensigns of their fathers' houses." "Standard-bearer" in Isaiah 10 ...
/b/banner.htm - 18k

Standard (42 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Isaiah 10:18 He will consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful
field, both soul and body. It will be as when a standardbearer faints. ...
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Standards (14 Occurrences)

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Wasteth (10 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 10:18 And he will consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field,
both soul and body: and it shall be as when a standard-bearer fainteth. ...
/w/wasteth.htm - 8k

Faints (8 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 10:18 He will consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field,
both soul and body. It will be as when a standardbearer faints. (WEB). ...
/f/faints.htm - 8k

Fainteth (11 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 10:18 And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field,
both soul and body: and they shall be as when a standard-bearer fainteth. ...
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Fainting (9 Occurrences)
... 10:18 And the honour of his forest, and his fruitful field, From soul even unto
flesh He doth consume, And it hath been as the fainting of a standard-bearer. ...
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Pagiel (5 Occurrences)
... In the journeyings of Israel he was "over the host of the tribe of the children
of Asher" (Numbers 10:26), and possibly standard-bearer (compare Numbers 10:14 ...
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