Young men were recruited to strengthen the fortifications, to take up weapons, and to serve in the military.
كَانَ يَجِبُ أَنْ يُحَافِظَ مَسِيحِيُّو ٱلْقَرْنِ ٱلْأَوَّلِ عَلَى ٱلشُّعُورِ بِٱلْإِلْحَاحِ .‏