4 Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.
4 He built towns in the hill country of Judah and forts and towers in the wooded areas.
4 Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and forts and towers on the wooded hills.
4 and built cities in the high country of Judah and forts and towers down in the forests.
4 Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.
4 He built towns in the hill country of Judah and constructed fortresses and towers in the wooded areas.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 27:4
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Jotham's reign in Judah.
The people did corruptly. Perhaps Jotham was wanting towards the reformation of the land. Men may be very good, and yet not have courage and zeal to do what they might. It certainly casts blame upon the people. Jotham prospered, and became mighty. The more stedfast we are in religion, the more mighty we are, both to resist evil, and to do good. The Lord often removes wise and pious rulers, and sends others, whose follies and vices punish a people that valued not their mercies.