7 occurrences

'Tower' in the Bible

He also told the men of Penuel, “When I return in peace, I will tear down this tower!”

Verse ConceptsDestruction Of Cities

He also tore down the tower of Penuel and killed the men of the city.

Verse ConceptsTowersKilling Within Israel

When all the lords of the Tower of Shechem heard, they entered the inner chamber of the temple of El-berith.

Verse ConceptsFortificationsTowersPrivate Rooms

Then it was reported to Abimelech that all the lords of the Tower of Shechem had gathered together.

Verse ConceptsTelling Of Movements

Each person also cut his own branch and followed Abimelech. They put the branches against the inner chamber and set it on fire around the people, and all the people in the Tower of Shechem died—about 1,000 men and women.

Verse ConceptsA Thousand PeopleBurning CitiesKilling Within IsraelPrivate Rooms

There was a strong tower inside the city, and all the men, women, and lords of the city fled there. They locked themselves in and went up to the roof of the tower.

Verse ConceptsRooftopIsrael FleeingWomen's Roles

When Abimelech came to attack the tower, he approached its entrance to set it on fire.

Verse ConceptsBurning Cities

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