2 Chronicles 17:12

And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.

Ver. 12. And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly.] Heb., He was going and growing. "By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life." Pro 22:4

And he built in Judah castles.] Bironeoth, πυργους , turres. So did the Burgundians, and thence had their names

And cities of store.] Granaries; in the Hebrew they have their name from their utility or usefulness.