Ensign @ (1.) Heb. 'oth, a military standard, especially of a single tribe Numbers:2:2). Each separate tribe had its own "sign" or "ensign." (2.) Heb. nes, a lofty signal, as a column or high pole Numbers:21:8-9); a standard or signal or flag placed on high mountains to point out to the people a place of rendezvous on the irruption of an enemy Isaiah:5:26Isaiah:11:12Isaiah:18:3 ; 62:10; Jeremiah:4:6Jeremiah:4:21Psalms:60:4). This was an occasional signal, and not a military standard. Elevation and conspicuity are implied in the word. (3.) The Hebrew word _degel_ denotes the standard given to each of the four divisions of the host of the Israelites at the Exodus Numbers:1:52Numbers:2:2Numbers:10:14 ). In Cant. 2:4 it is rendered "banner." We have no definite information as to the nature of these military standards. (See BANNER.)
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