Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the 'Turning of the Wall.' What was their purpose?
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Correct answer: For military fortification
Uzziah fortified Jerusalem by building towers at these strategic points and strengthening them. This made the city much more defensible against potential sieges.
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