מְצוּרָה
me.tsu.rah
fortress
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Occurrences in Scripture
8 total occurrences across the text
Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, which are fortified cities in Judah and in Benjamin.
2 Chronicles 11:11He fortified the strongholds, and put captains in them, and stores of food, oil and wine.
2 Chronicles 11:23He dealt wisely, and dispersed of all his sons throughout all the lands of Judah and Benjamin, to every fortified city. He gave them food in abundance and he sought many wives for them.
2 Chronicles 12:4He took the fortified cities which belonged to Judah, and came to Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 14:6He built fortified cities in Judah; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in those years, because Yahweh had given him rest.
2 Chronicles 21:3Their father gave them great gifts of silver, of gold, and of precious things, with fortified cities in Judah; but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram, because he was the firstborn.
Isaiah 29:3I will encamp against you all around you, and will lay siege against you with posted troops. I will raise siege works against you.
Nahum 2:1He who dashes in pieces has come up against you. Keep the fortress! Watch the way! Strengthen your waist! Fortify your power mightily!