2 Chronicles 26:9
Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the Angle, and he strengthened them.
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them.
KJV1611 – Modern English
Moreover, Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, at the Valley Gate, and at the angle of the wall, and fortified them.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
Moreover Uzziah{H5818} built{H1129} towers{H4026} in Jerusalem{H3389} at the corner{H6438} gate,{H8179} and at the valley{H1516} gate,{H8179} and at the turning{H4740} [of the wall], and fortified{H2388} them.
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Moreover Uzziah{H5818} built{H1129}{(H8799)} towers{H4026} in Jerusalem{H3389} at the corner{H6438} gate{H8179}, and at the valley{H1516} gate{H8179}, and at the turning{H4740} of the wall, and fortified{H2388}{(H8762)} them.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Osias buylded towres at Ierusalem vpon the cornerporte, and on the valley gate, and on other corners, and made them stronge.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Moreouer Vzziah buylt towres in Ierusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning, and made them strong.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Moreouer, Uzzia built towres in Hierusalem by the corner gate, and by the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and made them strong.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning [of the wall], and fortified them.
Webster's Bible (1833)
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning [of the wall], and fortified them.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And Uzziah buildeth towers in Jerusalem, by the gate of the corner, and by the gate of the valley, and by the angle, and strengtheneth them;
American Standard Version (1901)
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning `of the wall', and fortified them.
American Standard Version (1901)
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning [of the wall], and fortified them.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
Uzziah made towers in Jerusalem, at the doorway in the angle and at the doorway in the valley and at the turn of the wall, arming them.
World English Bible (2000)
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning [of the wall], and fortified them.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Uzziah built and fortified towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, Valley Gate, and at the Angle.
Referenced Verses
- Neh 3:13 : 13 Hanun and the inhabitants of Zanoah repaired the Valley Gate. They built it, set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall as far as the Dung Gate.
- 2 Kgs 14:13 : 13 Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah, at Beth Shemesh. Then he went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate, four hundred cubits long.
- 2 Chr 25:23 : 23 Joash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth Shemesh. Then he brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate, a section four hundred cubits long.
- Neh 2:13 : 13 At night, I went out through the Valley Gate, toward the Dragon's Spring and the Dung Gate. I inspected the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and its gates, which had been consumed by fire.
- Neh 2:15 : 15 So I went up the valley at night, inspecting the wall. Then I turned back and re-entered through the Valley Gate, returning the way I came.
- Neh 3:19-20 : 19 Next to him, Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the ascent to the armory at the corner. 20 After him, Baruch son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the corner to the entrance of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
- Neh 3:24 : 24 After him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from Azariah's house to the angle and the corner.
- Neh 3:32 : 32 Between the upper room at the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants made repairs.
- Jer 31:38 : 38 The days are coming, declares the LORD, when the city will be rebuilt for the LORD, from the Tower of Hananeel to the Corner Gate.
- Zech 14:10 : 10 The whole land will be transformed like the plain of the Arabah, from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem. But Jerusalem will be raised up and remain in its place, from the Benjamin Gate to the place of the First Gate, to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the king’s winepresses.
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13 Under their command was an army of 307,500 men who could make war with great power to support the king against his enemies.
14 Uzziah provided the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, coats of armor, bows, and slings for stones.
15 In Jerusalem, Uzziah made devices designed by skilled men to be placed on the towers and corners for shooting arrows and large stones. His fame spread far and wide, for he was marvelously helped until he became powerful.
- 2 Chr 26:10-112 verses77%
10 He also built towers in the wilderness and dug many cisterns because he had large herds in the lowlands and the plains. He also had farmers and vinedressers in the hills and fertile lands, for he loved the soil.
11 Uzziah had an army of trained soldiers ready for battle. They were grouped according to their divisions and mustered by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king's officials.
- 2 Chr 27:3-42 verses77%
3 He built the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD and carried out extensive construction on the wall of the Ophel.
4 He also built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests, he constructed fortresses and towers.
- 2 Chr 26:6-83 verses77%
6 He went out to war against the Philistines, broke down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod, and built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines.
7 God helped him against the Philistines, the Arabs who lived in Gur-Baal, and the Meunites.
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- Neh 3:24-274 verses70%
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25 Palal son of Uzai made repairs opposite the angle and the tower that projects from the upper palace near the court of the guard. After him, Pedaiah son of Parosh made repairs.
26 The temple servants who lived on the hill of Ophel made repairs up to a point opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the projecting tower.
27 After them, the Tekoites repaired another section, opposite the great projecting tower and as far as the wall of Ophel.
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1 On that day, this song will be sung in the land of Judah: 'We have a strong city; salvation will God set as walls and ramparts.'
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10 You counted the houses of Jerusalem and tore down houses to fortify the wall.
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8 Next to them, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, repaired. And next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, repaired. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall.
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38 The days are coming, declares the LORD, when the city will be rebuilt for the LORD, from the Tower of Hananeel to the Corner Gate.
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2 Build siege works against it, construct a ramp, set up camps around it, and place battering rams against it all around.
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18 Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.
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2 It was he who rebuilt Eloth and restored it to Judah after the king had rested with his ancestors.
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14 He made the pilasters sixty cubits high, and the court was surrounded by the gate.
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9 The Israelites secretly did things against the Lord their God that were not right. They built high places in all their towns, from watchtower to fortified city.
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5 He built a structure against the wall of the house, enclosing the walls of the house around the main hall and the inner sanctuary, and he made side chambers all around.
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