The castle keep certainly stands on a most appropriate swelling hill, just the place for such a fortification, with a magnificent view over miles of country.
"Cornwall"
G. E. Mitton
In the tumult of the attack the Hebrews in the camp of the Philistines joined the side of their countrymen, and Saul gained the fortification.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
This city appeared to David excellently situated for protection against the Philistines and for his own royal abode; it had the faithful tribes of Judah and Simeon to the south, and was pushed forward like a fortification into the territory of Benjamin and the northern tribes.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker