Cities: Difficulty of Taking, Alluded To

An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.

They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.