Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.

Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Juda, and castles and towers in the forests.

and cities he hath built in the hill-country of Judah, and in the forests he hath built palaces and towers.

In addition, he made towns in the hill-country of Judah, and strong buildings and towers in the woodlands.

Moreover he built cities in the hill-country of Judah, and in the forest he built castles and towers.

Moreover he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.

Also, he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and fortresses and towers in the forests.

Castles and towers - These he built for the protection of the country people against marauders.

Moreover, he built cities in the mountains of Judah,.... In the mountainous part of it, the hill country of Judea, Luke 1:65,
and in the forests he built castles and towers; for the safety of travellers, and of shepherds and their flocks, see 2-Chronicles 26:10.

in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers--that is, in the elevated and wooded spots where fortified cities could not be placed, he erected castles and towers.