And you have counted the houses of Jerusalem, and you have broken down the houses to fortify the wall.

You also made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool; but you have not looked to its Maker, nor had regard for Him who formed it long ago.

He dealt with discernment, and dispersed some of his sons throughout all the territories of Judah and Benjamin, to every fortified city; and he gave them provisions in abundance. He also sought many wives for them.

These served the king, besides those the king put in the fortified cities throughout all Judah.