2 Chronicles 32:4-6

New Century Version

⁴ Many people came and cut off all the springs and the stream that flowed through the land. They said, “The king of Assyria will not find much water when he comes here.” ⁵ Then Hezekiah made Jerusalem stronger. He rebuilt all the broken parts of the wall and put towers on it. He also built another wall outside the first one and strengthened the area that was filled in on the east side of the old part of Jerusalem. He also made many weapons and shields.

⁶ Hezekiah put army commanders over the people and met with them at the open place near the city gate. Hezekiah encouraged them, saying,