2 Chronicles 27:4
New International Version
He built towns in the hill country of Judah and forts and towers in the wooded areas.

New Living Translation
He built towns in the hill country of Judah and constructed fortresses and towers in the wooded areas.

English Standard Version
Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and forts and towers on the wooded hills.

Berean Standard Bible
He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.

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

New King James Version
Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.

New American Standard Bible
Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and he built fortresses and towers on the wooded hills.

NASB 1995
Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and he built fortresses and towers on the wooded hills.

NASB 1977
Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and he built fortresses and towers on the wooded hills.

Legacy Standard Bible
Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and he built fortresses and towers on the wooded hills.

Amplified Bible
Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.

Christian Standard Bible
He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.

American Standard Version
Moreover he built cities in the hill-country of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.

Contemporary English Version
He built towns in the mountains of Judah and built fortresses and defense towers in the forests.

English Revised Version
Moreover he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He built cities in the hills of Judah, and he built forts and towers in the wooded areas.

Good News Translation
In the mountains of Judah he built cities, and in the forests he built forts and towers.

International Standard Version
He also built cities in the hill country of Judah, along with fortresses and guard towers in the forests.

Majority Standard Bible
He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.

NET Bible
He built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.

New Heart English Bible
Moreover he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.

Webster's Bible Translation
Moreover, he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.

World English Bible
Moreover he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he has built cities in the hill-country of Judah, and he has built palaces and towers in the forests.

Young's Literal Translation
and cities he hath built in the hill-country of Judah, and in the forests he hath built palaces and towers.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he built cities in the mountain of Judah, and in the thickets he built fortresses and towers.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Juda, and castles and towers in the forests.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Also, he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and fortresses and towers in the forests.

New American Bible
Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the wooded areas he set up fortresses and towers.

New Revised Standard Version
Moreover he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and forts and towers on the wooded hills.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Moreover he built cities in the land of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he built cities in the land of Yehuda, and in Kharshath he built castles and towers.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Moreover he built cities in the hill-country of Judah, and in the forest he built castles and towers.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
In the mountain of Juda, and in the woods, he built both dwelling-places and towers.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jotham Reigns in Judah
3Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD, and he worked extensively on the wall at the hill of Ophel. 4He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests. 5Jotham waged war against the king of the Ammonites and defeated them, and that year they gave him a hundred talents of silver, ten thousand cors of wheat, and ten thousand cors of barley. They paid him the same in the second and third years.…

Cross References
2 Kings 15:35
Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there. Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 26:9-10
Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the angle in the wall, and he fortified them. / Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields.

Isaiah 1:1
This is the vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

Isaiah 7:1-2
Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind.

2 Chronicles 32:5
Then Hezekiah worked resolutely to rebuild all the broken sections of the wall and to raise up towers on it. He also built an outer wall and reinforced the supporting terraces of the City of David, and he produced an abundance of weapons and shields.

2 Chronicles 11:5-12
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...

2 Chronicles 14:6-7
Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest. / So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered.

2 Chronicles 17:12
Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah

2 Chronicles 33:14
After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and he brought it around the hill of Ophel and heightened it considerably. He also stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah.

Nehemiah 3:1-32
At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ...

Nehemiah 4:6
So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.

Nehemiah 6:15-16
So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.

Psalm 48:12-13
March around Zion, encircle her, count her towers, / consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation.

Psalm 122:7
May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.”

Matthew 24:2
“Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”


Treasury of Scripture

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

he built cities

2 Chronicles 11:5-10
And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah…

2 Chronicles 14:7
Therefore 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 Chronicles 26:9,10
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…

the mountains

Joshua 14:12,13
Now 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…

Luke 1:39
And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

castles and towers.

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2 Chronicles 27
1. Jotham Reigns in Judah














He also built cities
The phrase "He also built cities" refers to King Jotham's efforts to strengthen and expand the infrastructure of Judah. The Hebrew root for "built" is "בָּנָה" (banah), which implies not just physical construction but also establishing and fortifying. This reflects Jotham's commitment to ensuring the security and prosperity of his kingdom. Historically, building cities was a sign of a strong and stable reign, indicating Jotham's effective leadership and foresight in urban planning.

in the hill country of Judah
The "hill country of Judah" is a region known for its rugged terrain and strategic importance. The Hebrew term for "hill country" is "הַר" (har), which often denotes a place of refuge and defense. This area was significant in biblical history, serving as a backdrop for many events. By focusing on this region, Jotham was not only enhancing the defense capabilities of Judah but also tapping into the rich heritage and resources of the land promised to the tribes of Israel.

and fortresses and towers
The construction of "fortresses and towers" underscores Jotham's strategic military initiatives. The Hebrew word for "fortresses" is "מִבְצָר" (mivtzar), meaning a fortified place or stronghold, while "towers" is "מִגְדָּל" (migdal), indicating a high structure used for defense and observation. These constructions were crucial for protecting the kingdom against invasions and for maintaining control over the land. Archaeological findings in the region reveal remnants of such structures, affirming the biblical narrative of Jotham's reign.

in the forests
The mention of "forests" highlights the utilization of natural resources for defense purposes. The Hebrew word "יַעַר" (ya'ar) refers to wooded areas that were often used strategically in ancient warfare. Forests provided materials for building and served as natural barriers against enemies. Jotham's decision to build in these areas demonstrates his wisdom in leveraging the natural landscape to fortify his kingdom, ensuring both economic and military strength.

(4) Moreover.--Literally, and cities built he in the hill region of Judah. (Comp. 2Chronicles 26:10.)

Castles.--Biraniyoth; a term explained at 2Chronicles 17:12. The contemporary prophets denounced the popular confidence in "fenced cities" as a kind of treason against Jehovah, who was Himself the shield and fortress of His people (Psalm 18:1; Isaiah 12:2). "Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth palaces; and Judah hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire upon his cities, and it shall devour the palaces thereof" (Hosea 8:14. Comp. Isaiah 2:15; Isaiah 17:3-4). . . .

Verse 4. - The mountains of Judah; Hebrew, בְּהַר; Revised Version, hill country of Judah, the Hebrew text being in the singular number (compare particularly Joshua 9:1, where the Har is evidently placed in contrast with the Shefelah). Castles; Hebrew, בִּירָנִיּות (so 2 Chronicles 17:12). The meaning is that he built forts (Isaiah 2:15; Hosea 8:14).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He also built
בָּנָ֖ה (bā·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1129: To build

cities
וְעָרִ֥ים (wə·‘ā·rîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5892: Excitement

in the hill country
בְּהַר־ (bə·har-)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

of Judah
יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

and fortresses
בִּֽירָנִיּ֖וֹת (bî·rā·nî·yō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 1003: A fortress, fortified place

and towers
וּמִגְדָּלִֽים׃ (ū·miḡ·dā·lîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4026: A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers

in the forests.
וּבֶחֳרָשִׁ֣ים (ū·ḇe·ḥo·rā·šîm)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2793: Horesh -- a forest


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