2 Chronicles 27:4

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

"Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers." - 2 Chronicles 27:4
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What does 2 Chronicles 27:4 mean?

The verse 2 Chronicles 27:4 from the King James Version of the Bible states, "Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers." This verse is part of the historical account of the reign of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, who became…

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Building Strongholds in the Heights: A Reflection on 2 Chronicles 27:4

In the book of 2 Chronicles 27:4, the scripture states, "Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers." This verse encapsulates the heart of a king who sought not only to reign but to secure and fortify his realm amidst the…

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A Prayer for Wise Foundations and Divine Fortifications

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit seeking understanding. Your Word tells us in 2 Chronicles 27:4, "Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers." Lord, as I meditate on this…

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2 Chronicles 27:4 - "Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers."
1 Chronicles 2:27 - "And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker."
2 Chronicles 35:27 - "And his deeds, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah."
2 Chronicles 27:3 - "He built the high gate of the house of the LORD, and on the wall of Ophel he built much."
1 Chronicles 27:4 - "And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand."
2 Chronicles 4:22
2 Chronicles 27:6 - "So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God."
2 Chronicles 27:8 - "He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem."
1 Chronicles 4:27 - "And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children of Judah."
2 Chronicles 9:27 - "And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the low plains in abundance."
1 Chronicles 27:2 - "Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand."
2 Chronicles 27:9 - "¶ And Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead."
2 Chronicles 4:15 - "One sea, and twelve oxen under it."
2 Chronicles 27:7 - "¶ Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all his wars, and his ways, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah."
2 Chronicles 30:4 - "And the thing pleased the king and all the congregation."
2 Chronicles 27:2 - "And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Uzziah did: howbeit he entered not into the temple of the LORD. And the people did yet corruptly."
2 Chronicles 18:27 - "And Micaiah said, If thou certainly return in peace, then hath not the LORD spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, all ye people."
2 Chronicles 30:27 - "¶ Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy dwelling place, even unto heaven."
2 Chronicles 7:4 - "¶ Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD."
2 Chronicles 4:21 - "And the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, made he of gold, and that perfect gold;"
2 Chronicles 24:4 - "¶ And it came to pass after this, that Joash was minded to repair the house of the LORD."
2 Chronicles 5:4 - "And all the elders of Israel came; and the Levites took up the ark."
2 Chronicles 20:27 - "Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat in the forefront of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the LORD had made them to rejoice over their enemies."
2 Chronicles 4:14 - "He made also bases, and lavers made he upon the bases;"
2 Chronicles 29:4 - "And he brought in the priests and the Levites, and gathered them together into the east street,"
2 Chronicles 12:4 - "And he took the fenced cities which pertained to Judah, and came to Jerusalem."
2 Chronicles 14:4 - "And commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to do the law and the commandment."
2 Chronicles 32:27 - "¶ And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels;"
2 Chronicles 28:27 - "And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city, even in Jerusalem: but they brought him not into the sepulchres of the kings of Israel: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead."