Moreover he fortified Joppe, which lieth upon the sea, and Gazara, that bordereth upon Azotus, where the enemies had dwelt before: but he placed Jews there, and furnished them with all things convenient for the reparation thereof.)
He also fortified Joppa on the coast, and Gezer on the border of Ashdod, where the enemy had previously lived, and settled Jews there, providing them with everything needed for its restoration.
