Bible Dictionary
Bulwarks
Bulwarks are defensive structures such as towers, bastions, or fortified walls. They were used to protect cities and are associated in Scripture with military strength and security.
Definition
Bulwarks are defensive structures, including mural towers, bastions, and fortified walls. They were built to strengthen and protect cities.
Biblical Usage
Bulwarks are associated in Scripture with fortified cities, military defense, and security. They are mentioned in passages describing Jerusalem and the defensive works introduced by King Uzziah.
Historical Background
The supplied material states that mural towers or bastions were introduced by King Uzziah. Several Hebrew words are translated “bulwarks” in the Authorized Version.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Mural towers, bastions, were introduced by king Uzziah (2 Chr. 26:15; Zeph. 1:16; Ps. 48:13; Isa. 26:1). There are five Hebrew words so rendered in the Authorized Version, but the same word is also variously rendered.