But there was a strong tower within the city, and thither fled all the men and women, and all they of the city, and shut it to them, and gat them up to the top of the tower.
But there was a strong tower inside the city, and all the men and women and everyone from the city ran there for safety. They locked themselves inside and climbed up to the top of the tower.
This verse describes how all the people in the city ran to a fortress tower and locked themselves in at the top for protection during an attack.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Abimelech's siege of the city of Thebez, where he was pursuing his violent campaign to maintain power after killing his seventy brothers. Ancient cities often had central towers or fortified buildings that served as final refuges during sieges. These towers were typically the strongest structures in the city and could house the entire population during emergencies.
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