It was he that took thought for his people that they should not fall, And fortified the city against besieging:
He gave forethought to keeping his people from disaster, and he strengthened the city against sieges.
He cared for his nation, and he freed it from perdition.
He took care of his nation, and delivered it from destruction.
He made plans to protect his people from attack and fortified the city so that it could withstand a siege.
He planned to save his people from ruin, and fortified the city against siege.
He fortified Jerusalem and drew up plans in case it was ever attacked or surrounded.