What does the Bible say about fort?

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The Bible presents forts as human defenses that may serve practical purposes, yet cannot provide ultimate security apart from the Lord. In warfare, Israel was permitted to build siegeworks against hostile cities, while preserving fruit trees and avoiding needless destruction (Deuteronomy 20:19-20). Kings and armies relied on forts, towers, and siege ramps, as seen in Jerusalem's fall and Ezekiel's prophecies against rebellious cities and Tyre (2 Kings 25:1; Ezekiel 4:2; 26:8). Uzziah's towers and devices show wise preparation (2 Chronicles 26:10, 15), but Isaiah declares that God will bring down lofty fortifications (Isaiah 25:12). Believers therefore may value prudent means, while trusting God alone as their true refuge.