New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Fortresses

• Places strong by nature Num. 24:21
• Places fortified by art Jer. 51:53
• The security of a nation Isa. 33:16; Dan. 11:10
• Places used as
  • Cities Judg. 9:31; Neh. 4:2
  • Strong-holds Judg. 6:2; 2 Chr. 11:11
  • Forts 2 Sam. 5:9; Isa. 25:12
  • Strong towers 2 Chr. 26:9
• Afforded protection in danger Judg. 6:2
• Defended against enemies Nah. 2:1
• Often
  • Entered by the enemy Dan. 11:7
  • Spoiled Hos. 10:14
  • Levelled Isa. 25:12
  • Deserted, &c Isa. 34:13
  • Destruction of, threatened Isa. 17:3
• Illustrative of
  • God's protection Ps. 18:2; Jer. 16:19
  • Christ, the defense of saints Isa. 33:16
  • Protection afforded to ministers Jer. 6:27