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Chain
        Chains were used,
        1. As badges of office;
        2. For ornament;
        3. For confining prisoners.
        1. the gold chain placed about Joseph's neck, Ge 41:42 and that promised to Daniel, Da 5:7 are instances of the first use. In Eze 16:11 the chain is mentioned as the symbol of sovereignty.
        2. Chains for ornamental purposes were worn by men as well as women. Pr 1:9 Judith 10:4. The Midianites adorned the necks of their camels with chains. Jud 8:21,26 Step-chains were attached to the ankle-rings. Isa 3:16,18
        3. The means adopted for confining prisoners among the Jews were fetters similar to our handcuffs. Jud 16:21; 2Sa 3:34; 2Ki 25:7; Jer 39:7 Among the Romans the prisoner was handcuffed to his guard, and occasionally to two guards. Ac 12:6,7; 21:33


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Smith, William, Dr "Meaning and Definition for 'chain' in Smiths Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Smith's; 1901.

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