2 Crônicas 26

14And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host shields, and spears, and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings to cast stones.

jz 20:16

1sm 17:49

15And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and great stones withal. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong.
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ex 31:4

2cr 2:7

2cr 2:14

mt 4:24

Estas máquinas eram similares às catapultas usadas mais tarde pelos romanos e eram capazes de lançar pedras ou flechas a grandes distancia.