What does the Bible say about artillery?

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The Bible does not speak directly about modern artillery, but it treats weapons as serious instruments within a fallen world, subject to God’s justice and moral law. In 1 Samuel 20:40, Jonathan entrusts his weapons to a young servant as he carries out a solemn and dangerous mission, showing that arms were part of ancient life and conflict. Yet Scripture never celebrates destructive power for its own sake. God rules over nations and armies, calls rulers to exercise justice, restrains violence, and commands His people to pursue peace, love their neighbors, and trust Him rather than military strength.