Thematic Bible: Difficulty of taking, alluded to
Thematic Bible
Cities » Difficulty of taking, alluded to
A relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel.
I, the Lord, hereby promise to make you as strong as a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a bronze wall. You will be able to stand up against all who live in the land, including the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and all the people of the land. They will attack you but they will not be able to overcome you, for I will be with you to rescue you," says the Lord.