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2 Chronicles 27:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.

2 Chronicles 27:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 27:4

Theological / Devotional

Built cities. Evidently for defense and protection against both Israel and Syria, and against the rising power of Assyria which, under Tiglath-pileser III (745–727), was at this time taking an active interest in the affairs of Western Asia.

Castles. That is, forts. Both Uzziah and Jotham displayed an unusual anxiety to fortify the country (see ch. 26:9–15). The prophets of the time denounced the popular confidence that was being placed in fortifications and human might (Hosea 8:14; Isa. 2:15; cf. 17:3, 4).

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