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Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning [of the wall], and fortified them.
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Strategic Fortification
Commentators explain that Uzziah's building projects were not random but highly strategic. He built towers at Jerusalem's most exposed points, including the Corner Gate, which had been broken down in a previous battle. This shows Uzziah was wisely shoring up past vulnerabilities to protect the city from future attacks.
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19th Century
Anglican
UZZIAH’S CAMPAIGNS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND MILITARY STRENGTH (2 Chronicles 26:6–15).
This section is peculiar t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate , &c.] Which was broken down by the king of Israel in h…
Presbyterian
As long as Uzziah sought the Lord and was devoted to religion, God made him prosper. Only those prosper whom God makes to prosper, for prosperity i…
