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    Angle

    מִקְצֹעַ

    The Angle, a fortified tower constructed by Uzziah in Jerusalem.

    Where the story of Angle happensWhere the gazetteer locates Angle, framed to them: Angle. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Angle
    Where the gazetteer locates Angle
    verses
    1
    first named
    2 Chronicles 26:9
    last named
    2 Chronicles 26:9
    feature
    structure

    Description

    Angle in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    The Angle is mentioned in 2Ch.26.9 as one of the towers built by King Uzziah of Judah in Jerusalem. The verse states that Uzziah constructed towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and at the Angle, fortifying them. The exact location of the Angle is not specified, but it was likely a strategic point in the city's defensive system, possibly at a bend or corner in the wall.

    King Uzziah, who reigned in the 8th century BC, was known for his military achievements and building projects. The construction of the Angle tower was part of his efforts to strengthen Jerusalem's fortifications. By building towers at key locations, Uzziah aimed to improve the city's security and protect it from potential enemy attacks.

    Apart from this single mention in the context of Uzziah's building activities, no other information about the Angle is provided in the Bible. Its inclusion in the chronicle of Uzziah's reign highlights the king's dedication to enhancing Jerusalem's defenses and his overall success as a ruler.

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    1. 2 Chronicles1 verse

      26:9

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    via Uzziah’s building of Uzziah TowersBuildingBuilding is a concept gathering 124 labelled instances in the text.via Uzziah’s building of Uzziah TowersCorner GateFortified gate in Jerusalem's wallvia Uzziah’s building of Uzziah TowersJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsvia Uzziah’s building of Uzziah TowersUzziahKing of Judah, reigned 52 yearsvia Uzziah’s building of Uzziah TowersValley GateA gate in Jerusalem's wall, rebuilt by Nehemiah

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