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fortified cities

These are cities with high walls around them to protect the people inside from attack by their enemies.

The great stone...remains a witness

The stone is referred to as if it is a person who can see. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)

Joshua the Bethshemite

"Joshua from Bethshemesh" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)