FORTRESSES

FORTRESSES: - 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, 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