⁵ And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem and built cities for defence in Judah.

⁶ He built Bethlehem and Etam and Tekoa

⁷ and Bethzur and Shoco and Adullam

⁸ and Gath and Mareshah and Ziph

⁹ and Adoraim and Lachish and Azekah

¹⁰ and Zorah and Aijalon and Hebron which are in Judah and in Benjamin, fenced cities.

¹¹ And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them and provisions and wine and oil;

¹² and in all the cities he put shields and spears. He fortified them greatly, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.