FORTRESSES

Thompson Chain Reference (1934)

2 Samuel 5:9 2 Kings 25:1 Isaiah 17:3 Isaiah 25:12 Daniel 11:7 Micah 7:12

Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Places strong by nature

Places fortified by art

The security of a nation

Isaiah 33:16 Daniel 11:10

Afforded protection in danger

Defended against enemies

PLACES USED AS

Cities

Judges 9:31 Nehemiah 4:2

Strong-holds

Judges 6:2 2 Chronicles 11:11

Forts

2 Samuel 5:9 Isaiah 25:12

Strong towers

2 Chronicles 26:9

OFTEN

Entered by the enemy

Spoiled

Levelled

Deserted, &c

Destruction of, threatened

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

God's protection

Psalms 18:2 Jeremiah 16:19

Christ, the defence of saints

Protection afforded to ministers