2 Kings 18:8

He smote the Philistines, even unto Gaza, and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.

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Interpretation

Hezekiah was a true son of David. Some others did that which was right, but not like David.

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This thought runs through 2 Kings 18:4-8.

City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
Gaza Place: Called also Azzah, which is its Hebrew name. Modern identification: Tell Harube.