Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  5000 Humanity  »  5200 Human civilisation  »  5254 citadel

An especially secure city, or part of a city, where soldiers were often based.

Examples of citadels

Psalm 48:12-13 See also 2 Samuel 12:26; 1 Kings 16:18; 2 Kings 15:25; Nehemiah 1:1-2; Nehemiah 2:8; Nehemiah 7:2; Esther 1:2,5; Esther 3:15; Esther 9:6; Psalm 48:1-3; Psalm 122:7; Isaiah 34:13; Daniel 8:2

Proverbial use of citadel

Proverbs 18:19

See also

5256  city
5315  fortifications
5316  fortress
5437  palaces
7270  Zion, as a place