Dictionary of Bible Themes A secure dwelling-place, often a city, protected by walled defences. God is seen as the fortress of his people, their security and divine protector. Jeremiah 4:5-6Fortresses were places of security See also 1 Samuel 23:142 Samuel 5:92 Samuel 20:6; 24:71 Kings 15:17pp 1Ch 11:7-8 Numbers 32:34-36Examples of fortified cities See also Deuteronomy 3:4-5Joshua 19:35-382 Samuel 5:6-71 Kings 4:13; 12:25pp 1Ch 11:4-5 Deuteronomy 28:52Fortresses were symbolic of self-reliance See also Proverbs 10:15Ezekiel 24:21Daniel 11:38-39Jeremiah 51:53Fortresses cannot withstand the judgment of God See also Isaiah 2:12-18; 17:1-3; 25:2,12Jeremiah 48:1Lamentations 2:2Amos 1:4,7,10,12,14; 2:2,5Hosea 10:13-14Judgment on Israel's neighbours: Nahum 3:12punishment for Israel judgment on Nineveh Psalms 9:9 God is the secure fortress of his people See also 2 Samuel 22:2-3Psalms 31:2-3; 59:9,16-17; 144:2 Proverbs 14:26pp Ps 18:2 Isaiah 17:10; 25:4Nahum 1:7See also 5256 city5315 fortifications5324 gatekeepers5325 gifts5490 refuge5605 warfare5611 watchman5942 security7241 Jerusalem, significance7271 Zion, as symbol7338 cities of refuge8030 trust |
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