You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Towers Frequently left desolateFrequently strong and well fortifiedFrequently thrown down in warFrequently very highIllustrative of: God as the protector of his people.Illustrative of: Ministers.Illustrative of: Mount Sion.Illustrative of: The grace and dignity of the church.Illustrative of: The name of the Lord.Illustrative of: The proud and haughty.Mentioned in scripture: Babel.Mentioned in scripture: David.Mentioned in scripture: Edar.Mentioned in scripture: Hananeel.Mentioned in scripture: Jezreel.Mentioned in scripture: Lebanon.Mentioned in scripture: Meah. Mentioned in scripture: Of the furnaces.Mentioned in scripture: Penuel.Mentioned in scripture: Shechem.Mentioned in scripture: Siloam.Mentioned in scripture: Syene.Mentioned in scripture: Thebez.Of Jerusalem remarkable for number, strength, and beautyOrigin and antiquity ofWatchmen posted on, in times of dangerWere built: In cities.Were built: In the deserts.Were built: In the forests.Were built: In vineyards.Were built: On the walls of cities.Were used as armouriesWere used as citadels in time of war