I am intrigued with the root meaning of verse 21. What is translated “families of their own” can also be translated “households” or “houses”. I’m still confused about the real meaning of this verse. Is there anything in the Hebrew that could be describing some ‘wall of protection’ or ‘’fortress’? The context of this verse seems to allude to something of that nature. Can a Hebrew scholar provide input, please?

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