Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.
Parallel translations
- WEB Moreover he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.
- BSB He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.
- NKJV Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.
- NASB Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and he built fortresses and towers on the wooded hills.
- NLT He built towns in the hill country of Judah and constructed fortresses and towers in the wooded areas.
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Quick answer
Jotham fortifies Judah by building cities, fortresses, and towers in the hill country and forests. These defenses reflect wise, God-blessed stewardship of the kingdom.
Overview
Beyond Jerusalem, Jotham develops Judah's countryside with fortified cities and watchtowers, strengthening the nation's security. The Chronicler presents this expansion as fruit of a reign ordered before God. Such faithful provision for God's people foreshadows the security believers ultimately find in Christ, their stronghold and refuge.
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Cross-references · 5
- 2 Chr 14:7Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.
- 2 Chr 11:5–10And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.
- Luke 1:39And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;
- 2 Chr 26:9–10Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them.
- Josh 14:12–13Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.
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