Bible Dictionary
Fortifications
Fortifications are defensive works such as walls, towers, gates, and other structures built to protect a city or stronghold. Fenced cities and fortified places were common features of ancient warfare.
Definition
Fortifications are defensive works used to protect cities and strongholds. They include the walls, gates, towers, and other structures associated with fenced or fortified cities.
Biblical Usage
The supplied material gives no specific biblical passage or further biblical association beyond the reference to fenced cities.
Historical Background
Fenced cities and fortified places were recognized features of ancient warfare and settlement.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Fenced Cities CITIES]