Quiver

A long, narrow container used for holding arrows.

Bow with a quiver for holding the arrows
Bow with a quiver for holding the arrows (Image generated by ChatGPT using OpenAI technology) Quiver

About Quiver

The quiver was a cylindrical leather container, closed on one end, for holding arrows. It was slightly shorter than the arrows it held. It was strapped to the back of the archer so that both hands were free to use the bow. It was large enough to hold 20–30 arrows.

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Key References

Genesis 27:3

Take your weapons—your quiver and bow—and go out into the field to hunt some game for me.

Isaiah 49:2

He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver.

Jeremiah 5:16

Their quivers are like open graves; they are all mighty men.

All Scripture References (6)

Genesis (1)
Genesis 27:3

Take your weapons—your quiver and bow—and go out into the field to hunt some game for me.

Job (1)
Job 39:23

A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance.

Psalms (1)
Psalm 127:5

Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.

Isaiah (2)
Isaiah 22:6

Elam takes up a quiver, with chariots and horsemen, and Kir uncovers the shield.

Isaiah 49:2

He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver.

Jeremiah (1)
Jeremiah 5:16

Their quivers are like open graves; they are all mighty men.