Warriors in the Bible: 20 Scriptures!

The Bible contains numerous references to warriors and battles, reflecting both physical and spiritual warfare. Here’s a list of 20 scriptures from the King James Version (KJV) that mention warriors, soldiers, or battles, providing insights into the character and actions of these individuals as well as the spiritual metaphor of warfare.

• Exodus 15:3 – “The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.”
• Joshua 1:9 – “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
• Judges 6:12 – “And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.”
• 2 Samuel 22:35 – “He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.”
• 1 Chronicles 5:18 – “The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, of valiant men, men able to bear buckler and sword, and to shoot with bow, and skilful in war, were four and forty thousand seven hundred and threescore, that went out to the war.”
• 1 Chronicles 12:8 – “And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into the hold to the wilderness men of might, and men of war fit for the battle, that could handle shield and buckler, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and were as swift as the roes upon the mountains;”
• 1 Chronicles 12:21 – “And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host.”
• 1 Chronicles 28:3 – “But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.”
• 2 Chronicles 17:13 – “And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.”
• Nehemiah 4:14 – “And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.”
• Psalms 18:34 – “He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.”
• Psalms 24:8 – “Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.”
• Psalms 144:1 – “Blessed be the LORD my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:”
• Proverbs 21:31 – “The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.”
• Ecclesiastes 3:8 – “A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.”
• Isaiah 42:13 – “The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies.”
• Jeremiah 51:20 – “Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms;”
• Ephesians 6:11-12 – “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
• 2 Timothy 2:3-4 – “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.”
• Revelation 19:11 – “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.”

Final Thoughts

In Ephesians 6 it tells us to put on the whole armour of God!  We are mighty warriors and need His armour to fight in this battle.  To fight for the lost and be overcomers with the power of Jesus on our side, we will win the fight and go to Heaven to be with Him.  Keep being  a witness and example to others about the love and forgiveness in Jesus and tell what He has done for us.

These scriptures encompass a broad spectrum of references to warriors, from literal fighters in battles and how God went before and with them. Ephesians 6:10:  “… Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His Might!!!”