Dict: smith - CHAIN

smith:

CHAIN - C>@ - Chains were used, As badges of office; For ornament; For confining prisoners. the gold chain placed about Joseph’s neck, kjv@Genesis:41:42) and that promised to Daniel, kjv@Daniel:5:7) are instances of the first use. In kjv@Ezekiel:16:11) the chain is mentioned as the symbol of sovereignty. Chains for ornamental purposes were worn by men as well as women. kjv@Proverbs:1:9) Judith 10:4. The Midianites adorned the necks of their camels with chains. kjv@Judges:8:21-26) Step-chains were attached to the ankle-rings. kjv@Isaiah:3:16-18) The means adopted for confining prisoners among the Jews were fetters similar to our handcuffs. kjv@Judges:16:21; 2 Samuel kjv@3:34; 2Kings:25:7; kjv@Jeremiah:39:7) Among the Romans the prisoner was handcuffed to his guard, and occasionally to two guards. kjv@Acts:12:6-7 kjv@Acts:21:33)