For head protection in battle. They were made of leather, iron, bronze (1 Mac. 6:35).
The Egyptians, Philistines, Assyrians, Babylonians and Persians used them (1 Sam. 17:5; Jer. 46:4; Ez. 23:23, 24; 27:10).
As early as Saul's time (1 Sam. 17:5, 38), Israelites and Philistines occasionally wore bronze helmets.
Uzziah equipped his troops with helmets and coats of mail (2 Chron. 26:14). In the Christian's armor, the helmet is "salvation" (Eph. 6:17).
It is those who have the consciousness of salvation who can take part in the battle against the spirits of evil in the heavenly places.
Meaning of HELMET
For head protection in battle. They were made of leather, iron, bronze (1 Mac. 6:35).