Trefwoorde: Psalm 135, Wapendraer, Eer en skande, Skild en spies Keywords: Psalm 135, Armour bearer, Honour and shame, Shield and spear This article raises the question as to whether or not the position of armour bearer for the king is a position of honour or shame? To answer this question, the article evaluates the function and duties of an armour bearer from the context of honour and shame, using inter- and extra-textual sources. In Psalm 35:2, YHWH takes on the position and duties of an armour bearer (or shield bearer) for the king.
E-mail: imagery of a shield in the Psalms is applied to YHWH in many instances: from YHWH as the shield of salvation or as the shield of refuge, to the destroyer of the shield. University of the Free State, South Africa.
A position of honour or shame? YHWH as an armour bearer in Psalm 35:1-3
