2 Chronicles 26:9
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.
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Gill's Exposition
Also he built towers in the desert,.... In the desert of Arabia, to protect travellers from thieves and robbers, and particularly shepherds and their flocks, as appears by what follows; which a…
We have here an account of two things concerning Uzziah: -
I. His piety. In this he was not very eminent or zealous; yet he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord. He kept up the pure…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
the corner gate Cp. 2Ch 25:23 (note).
the valley gate Neh 2:13; Neh 3:13. On the west of the city (Bädeker, p. 24).
the turningof the wall] Mentioned Neh 3:19; Neh 3:24.
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