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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/27.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/27.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He built towns in the hill country of Judah and forts and towers in the wooded areas.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He built towns in the hill country of Judah and constructed fortresses and towers in the wooded areas.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and forts and towers on the wooded hills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and he built fortresses and towers on the wooded <i>hills.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and he built fortresses and towers on the wooded hills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and he built fortresses and towers on the wooded <i>hills.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and he built fortresses and towers on the wooded <i>hills</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Moreover he built cities in the hill-country of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He built towns in the mountains of Judah and built fortresses and defense towers in the forests. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Moreover he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He built cities in the hills of Judah, and he built forts and towers in the wooded areas.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In the mountains of Judah he built cities, and in the forests he built forts and towers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He also built cities in the hill country of Judah, along with fortresses and guard towers in the forests. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Moreover he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Moreover, he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moreover he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he has built cities in the hill-country of Judah, and he has built palaces and towers in the forests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and cities he hath built in the hill-country of Judah, and in the forests he hath built palaces and towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he built cities in the mountain of Judah, and in the thickets he built fortresses and towers.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Juda, and castles and towers in the forests. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Also, he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and fortresses and towers in the forests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the wooded areas he set up fortresses and towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Moreover he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and forts and towers on the wooded hills.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Moreover he built cities in the land of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he built cities in the land of Yehuda, and in Kharshath he built castles and towers.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Moreover he built cities in the hill-country of Judah, and in the forest he built castles and towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />In the mountain of Juda, and in the woods, <i>he built</i> both dwelling-places and towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=6840" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Jotham Reigns in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD, and he worked extensively on the wall at the hill of Ophel. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: bā·nāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">He also built</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: wə·‘ā·rîm (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: bə·har- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">in the hill country</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1003.htm" title="1003: bî·rā·nî·yō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A fortress, fortified place. From biyrah; a fortress.">and fortresses</a> <a href="/hebrew/4026.htm" title="4026: ū·miḡ·dā·lîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A tower. Also feminine migdalah; from gadal; a tower; by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a bed of flowers.">and towers</a> <a href="/hebrew/2793.htm" title="2793: ū·ḇe·ḥo·rā·šîm (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Wood, wooded height. From charash; a forest.">in the forests.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: bā·nāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build."></a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Jotham 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-35.htm">2 Kings 15:35</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">2 Chronicles 26:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-1.htm">Isaiah 1:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-1.htm">Isaiah 7:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">2 Chronicles 32:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5-12</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-6.htm">2 Chronicles 14:6-7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-14.htm">2 Chronicles 33:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1-32</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Nehemiah 4:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-15.htm">Nehemiah 6:15-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/48-12.htm">Psalm 48:12-13</a></span><br />March around Zion, encircle her, count her towers, / consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/122-7.htm">Psalm 122:7</a></span><br />May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-2.htm">Matthew 24:2</a></span><br />“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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.</p><p class="hdg">he built cities</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5-10</a></b></br> And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/14-7.htm">2 Chronicles 14:7</a></b></br> Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about <i>them</i> walls, and towers, gates, and bars, <i>while</i> the land <i>is</i> yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought <i>him</i>, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">2 Chronicles 26:9,10</a></b></br> Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning <i>of the wall</i>, and fortified them… </p><p class="hdg">the mountains</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/14-12.htm">Joshua 14:12,13</a></b></br> Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims <i>were</i> there, and <i>that</i> the cities <i>were</i> great <i>and</i> fenced: if so be the LORD <i>will be</i> with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-39.htm">Luke 1:39</a></b></br> And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;</p><p class="hdg">castles and towers.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/joshua/14-1.htm">Areas</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">Buildings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">Castles</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-6.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">Country</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">Forest</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-10.htm">Forests</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">Fortresses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">Forts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Hills</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-2.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-18.htm">Judean</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/luke/7-26.htm">Palaces</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">Towers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-6.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/micah/3-12.htm">Wooded</a> <a href="/joshua/17-15.htm">Woodlands</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/28-13.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/esther/9-19.htm">Areas</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">Buildings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-25.htm">Built</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-22.htm">Castles</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">Country</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Forest</a> <a href="/psalms/29-9.htm">Forests</a> <a href="/psalms/18-45.htm">Fortresses</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-3.htm">Forts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-33.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-44.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-4.htm">Hills</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-7.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-11.htm">Judean</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-3.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/job/9-5.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-19.htm">Palaces</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">Towers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/micah/3-12.htm">Wooded</a> <a href="/jeremiah/21-14.htm">Woodlands</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-1.htm">Jotham Reigns in Judah</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He also built cities in the hill country of Judah</b><br>This phrase highlights King Jotham's efforts to strengthen and expand the infrastructure of Judah. The hill country of Judah is a region characterized by its rugged terrain and strategic importance. Building cities here would have provided military and economic advantages, as the elevated positions offered natural defense and oversight of trade routes. This action reflects Jotham's wisdom and foresight in fortifying his kingdom, similar to his father Uzziah's efforts (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">2 Chronicles 26:9-10</a>). The hill country is also significant in biblical history, being the area where many key events and figures, such as David, operated (<a href="/1_samuel/17.htm">1 Samuel 17:1-3</a>).<p><b>and fortresses and towers in the forests</b><br>The construction of fortresses and towers in the forests indicates a strategic military initiative. Forests in ancient Judah, such as the Forest of Hereth (<a href="/1_samuel/22-5.htm">1 Samuel 22:5</a>), provided resources and cover for military operations. Fortresses served as defensive strongholds, while towers were used for surveillance and communication. This reflects a proactive approach to national security, ensuring protection against potential invasions. The emphasis on building in forests suggests an understanding of utilizing natural landscapes for defense, a practice seen throughout biblical narratives, such as in the battles led by King David (<a href="/2_samuel/5-22.htm">2 Samuel 5:22-25</a>). This also prefigures the protective and watchful nature of Christ, who is often seen as a spiritual fortress and tower for believers (<a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jotham.htm">Jotham</a></b><br>The king of Judah during this time, known for his righteous reign and efforts to strengthen the kingdom both spiritually and militarily.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hill_country_of_judah.htm">Hill Country of Judah</a></b><br>A region characterized by its elevated terrain, significant for its strategic military advantage and agricultural potential.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/fortresses_and_towers.htm">Fortresses and Towers</a></b><br>Defensive structures built by Jotham, symbolizing his commitment to protecting and fortifying the nation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/forests.htm">Forests</a></b><br>Areas where Jotham constructed towers, indicating his strategic use of natural resources for defense and surveillance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which Jotham ruled, known for its capital, Jerusalem, and its lineage of Davidic kings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_leadership.htm">Strategic Leadership</a></b><br>Jotham's construction of cities and fortifications demonstrates the importance of strategic planning and leadership in both spiritual and practical matters.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/utilizing_resources_wisely.htm">Utilizing Resources Wisely</a></b><br>The building of towers in the forests shows the value of using available resources effectively for the benefit of the community and kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_and_physical_defense.htm">Spiritual and Physical Defense</a></b><br>Just as Jotham fortified Judah physically, believers are called to fortify their lives spiritually through prayer, scripture, and community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_righteousness.htm">Legacy of Righteousness</a></b><br>Jotham's reign is marked by righteousness, serving as a reminder of the lasting impact of godly leadership and integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God’s Sovereignty</a></b><br>While Jotham took practical steps to secure his kingdom, ultimate trust and reliance were placed in God’s sovereignty and protection.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_jotham's_reign_not_in_history.htm">How does the brief reign of Jotham in 2 Chronicles 27 align with known historical timelines, and why are external sources silent on his rule?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_jotham's_construction_historically_verified.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence to verify Jotham’s construction projects mentioned in 2 Chronicles 27:3–4, or are these works historically unattested? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_jotham_of_judah.htm">Who was King Jotham of Judah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_were_tribes_gathered_quickly_in_2_chr_15.htm">In 2 Chronicles 15:8-9, how were such large numbers gathered from multiple tribes so quickly and with no recorded logistical challenges?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Moreover.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">and cities built he in the hill region of Judah.</span> (Comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm" title="Also he built towers in the desert, and dig many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: farmers also, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry.">2Chronicles 26:10</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Castles.</span>--<span class= "ital">Biraniyoth;</span> a term explained at <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm" title="And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.">2Chronicles 17:12</a>. 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 (<a href="/psalms/18-1.htm" title="I will love you, O LORD, my strength.">Psalm 18:1</a>; <a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm" title="Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.">Isaiah 12:2</a>). "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" (<a href="/hosea/8-14.htm" title="For Israel has forgotten his Maker, and builds temples; and Judah has multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire on his cities, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.">Hosea 8:14</a>. Comp. <a href="/isaiah/2-15.htm" title="And on every high tower, and on every fenced wall,">Isaiah 2:15</a>; <a href="/context/isaiah/17-3.htm" title="The fortress also shall cease from Ephraim, and the kingdom from Damascus, and the remnant of Syria: they shall be as the glory of the children of Israel, said the LORD of hosts.">Isaiah 17:3-4</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The mountains of Judah;</span> Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">בְּהַר</span>; Revised Version, <span class="accented">hill country of Judah, the</span> Hebrew text being in the <span class="accented">singular</span> number (compare particularly <a href="/joshua/9-1.htm">Joshua 9:1</a>, where the <span class="accented">Har</span> is evidently placed in contrast with the <span class="accented">Shefelah</span>). Castles; Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">בִּירָנִיּות</span> (so <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12</a>). The meaning is that he built <span class="accented">forts</span> (<a href="/isaiah/2-15.htm">Isaiah 2:15</a>; <a href="/hosea/8-14.htm">Hosea 8:14</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He also built</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cities</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the hill country</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּהַר־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·har-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and fortresses</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּֽירָנִיּ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bî·rā·nî·yō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1003.htm">Strong's 1003: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fortress, fortified place</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and towers</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִגְדָּלִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miḡ·dā·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4026.htm">Strong's 4026: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the forests.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבֶחֳרָשִׁ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇe·ḥo·rā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2793.htm">Strong's 2793: </a> </span><span class="str2">Horesh -- a forest</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">2 Chronicles 27:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">2 Chronicles 27:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">2 Chronicles 27:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">2 Chronicles 27:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">2 Chronicles 27:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">2 Chronicles 27:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">2 Chronicles 27:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">2 Chronicles 27:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">2 Chronicles 27:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">2 Chronicles 27:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 27:4 Moreover he built cities in the hill (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 27:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 27:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 27:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 27:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>