Dictionary entry

Fortresses

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Places strong by nature Nu 24:21

Places fortified by art Jer 51:53

The security of a nation Isa 33:16; Da 11:10

PLACES USED AS

Cities Jud 9:31; Ne 4:2

Strong-holds Jud 6:2; 2Ch 11:11

Forts 2Sa 5:9; Isa 25:12

Strong towers 2Ch 26:9

Afforded protection in danger Jud 6:2

Defended against enemies Na 2:1

OFTEN

Entered by the enemy Da 11:7

Spoiled Ho 10:14

Levelled Isa 25:12

Deserted, &c Isa 34:13

Destruction of, threatened Isa 17:3

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

God's protection Ps 18:2; Jer 16:19

Christ, the defence of saints Isa 33:16

Protection afforded to ministers Jer 6:27