Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: husbandmen also, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry.
He also built watchtowers in the wilderness and dug many wells, because he had large herds of cattle in the valleys and on the plains. He had farmers and vineyard workers in the hills and in Carmel, because he loved agriculture.
This verse shows that King Uzziah was passionate about farming and livestock, so he invested heavily in agricultural infrastructure throughout his kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
This describes King Uzziah of Judah (also called Azariah), who ruled from about 792-740 BC during a time of prosperity. Carmel refers to the fertile mountain range in northern Israel, known for its agricultural productivity. The towers mentioned were likely fortified watchtowers to protect livestock and agricultural areas from raiders and wild animals.
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