Topical Encyclopedia Iron, a metal known for its strength and durability, is mentioned in the Bible as a material used in various applications, including the construction of bedsteads. The use of iron in this context highlights the significance of the material in ancient times, particularly for its robustness and ability to support weight.One notable biblical reference to iron bedsteads is found in the description of Og, the king of Bashan. In Deuteronomy 3:11 , it is recorded: "For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of the Rephaim. His bedstead was made of iron. Is it not in Rabbah of the Ammonites? Nine cubits was its length and four cubits its width, according to the standard cubit." This passage underscores the grandeur and might of King Og, as well as the exceptional size of his bed, which measured approximately thirteen and a half feet long and six feet wide, based on the standard cubit measurement of the time. The mention of an iron bedstead in this context serves to emphasize the formidable nature of Og, who was one of the last of the Rephaim, a group of ancient giants. The use of iron for his bedstead not only reflects the technological capabilities of the period but also symbolizes strength and power, attributes associated with the king himself. In the broader biblical narrative, iron is often associated with strength and resilience. Its use in constructing a bedstead for a figure like Og further illustrates the cultural and historical importance of iron as a material that could withstand significant weight and pressure, making it suitable for the needs of a giant king. The reference to the bedstead being located in Rabbah of the Ammonites also provides a geographical and historical context, suggesting that such artifacts were noteworthy enough to be preserved or remembered in neighboring regions. This detail adds to the historical credibility of the account and offers insight into the interactions between different peoples and cultures during the biblical era. Overall, the use of iron in the construction of bedsteads, as exemplified by King Og's bed, reflects the material's esteemed status in ancient times and its association with strength and durability in the biblical narrative. Torrey's Topical Textbook Deuteronomy 3:11For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants; behold his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; is it not in Rabbath of the children of Ammon? nine cubits was the length thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Jesus Heals a Paralytic at Capernaum. 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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