mural towers, bastions, were introduced by king Uzziah (2Ch 26:15; Zep 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.
In Jerusalem he made engines of war invented by skillful men to be on the towers and on the corners for the purpose of shooting arrows and great stones. Hence his fame spread afar, for he was marvelously helped until he was strong.
Consider her ramparts; Go through her palaces, That you may tell it to the next generation.
In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: "We have a strong city; He sets up walls and ramparts for security.
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