Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.

Bible References

Waxed great

2 Chronicles 18:1
After Jehoshaphat had become wealthy and was enjoying abundant honor, he allied himself to Ahab.
1 Chronicles 29:25
and the LORD exalted Solomon magnificently in the sight of all Israel, bestowing upon him royal majesty such as had not been given to any king in Israel before him.

In judah

2 Chronicles 8:2
During this time, he also rebuilt the towns that Hiram had restored to him, and he settled Israelis in them.
2 Chronicles 11:5
Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem and built defensive fortification cities throughout Judah,
2 Chronicles 14:6
Asa built fortified cities throughout Judah while the land lay undisturbed, because the LORD had given him peace so that no one went to war against him during those years.
2 Chronicles 26:6
One time Uzziah went out and battled the Philistines. He tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod, and built cities in the Ashdod area among the Philistines.
2 Chronicles 27:4
He also built cities in the hill country of Judah, along with fortresses and guard towers in the forests.
2 Chronicles 32:5
Hezekiah took courage and rebuilt all of the walls that had been broken down. Then he erected watch towers on them, and added another external wall. He fortified the terrace ramparts in the City of David and prepared a large number of weapons and shields.

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