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After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and he brought it around the hill of Ophel and heightened it considerably. He also stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Now after this he built an outer wall to the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entrance at the fish gate; and he encircled Ophel with it, and raised it up to a very great height: and he put valiant captains in all the fortified cities of Judah.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now after this{H310} he built{H1129}{(H8804)} a wall{H2346} without{H2435} the city{H5892} of David{H1732}, on the west side{H4628} of Gihon{H1521}, in the valley{H5158}, even to the entering in{H935}{(H8800)} at the fish{H1709} gate{H8179}, and compassed{H5437}{(H8804)} about Ophel{H6077}, and raised it up{H1361}{(H8686)} a very great height{H3966}, and put{H7760}{(H8799)} captains{H8269} of war{H2428} in all the fenced{H1219}{(H8803)} cities{H5892} of Judah{H3063}.
Strong's King James
And after this he hath built an outer wall to the city of David, on the west of Gihon, in the valley, and at the entering in at the fish-gate, and it hath gone round to the tower, and he maketh it exceeding high, and he putteth heads of the force in all the cities of the bulwarks in Judah.
Young's Literal Translation
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