They are committed to self-protection and defense toward all they deem as invaders or intruders. They are either actively or passively resistant. They can be hostile or cordial in their defenses, but be well assured that they are shut up to the truth, to deliverance, to help, and even to impending judgment. Thus, anyone who threatens the safety of their stronghold is the enemy, and they will fend off all who come to challenge their spiritual and psychological status quo. Anything, no matter how truthful, that does not line up with their perverted view is to be resisted at all costs.
Every stronghold has a king ruler governing the forces and reigning over the stronghold.
The stronghold itself and the king of the stronghold are distinguished from each other. The stronghold must be destroyed, and the king must be defeated as well. If the stronghold is brought down but the king is not brought down, then the ruler will simply relocate, rebuild, and continue his reign. When Joshua conquered Canaan to move the Israelites into the Promised Land, he had to overcome thirty-one cities. He not only had to demolish the city, but also defeat their kings.