מְצוּרָהmᵉtsûwrâh

Meanings

Same root

• מָצוֹרmâtsôwr · H4692something hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of besiegers), (abstractly) a siege, (figuratively) distress; or (subjectively) a fastness

Where it appears

Appears 8 times in the Bible.

• 2 Chronicles 11:10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron. These became the fortified towns of Judah and Benjamin.
• 2 Chronicles 11:11 Rehoboam strengthened their defenses and stationed commanders in them, and he stored supplies of food, olive oil, and wine.
• 2 Chronicles 11:23 Rehoboam also wisely gave responsibilities to his other sons and stationed some of them in the fortified towns throughout the land of Judah and Benjamin. He provided them with generous provisions, and he found many wives for them.
• 2 Chronicles 12:4 Shishak conquered Judah’s fortified towns and then advanced to attack Jerusalem.
• 2 Chronicles 14:6 During those peaceful years, he was able to build up the fortified towns throughout Judah. No one tried to make war against him at this time, for the Lord was giving him rest from his enemies.
• 2 Chronicles 21:3 Their father had given each of them valuable gifts of silver, gold, and costly items, and also some of Judah’s fortified towns. However, he designated Jehoram as the next king because he was the oldest.