2 Chronicles 11:5-12
Modern English Version
Rehoboam Secures the Kingdom
5 So Rehoboam dwelled in Jerusalem and built siege cities in Judah. 6 He built Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, 7 Beth Zur in the east, Soko, Adullam, 8 Gath, Mareshah in the west, Ziph, 9 Adoraim, Lachish in the south, Azekah, 10 Zorah, Aijalon in the northwest, and central Hebron, all of which were fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin. 11 He strengthened the fortresses and set leaders in them with stockpiles of food, oil, and wine. 12 And in all the cities he placed shields and spears, and he greatly strengthened these places. So he held Judah and Benjamin.
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2 Chronicles 11:5-12
Lexham English Bible
5 And Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built cities as strongholds in Judah. 6 He built Bethlehem, Etah, Tekoa, 7 Beth-Zur, Socoh, Adullam, 8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, 9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, 10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, fortified cities that are in Judah and in Benjamin. 11 And he strengthened the fortifications and put commanders in them, along with stores of food, olive oil, and wine. 12 And in all the cities he put shields and spears, and he greatly strengthened them. So he had Judah and Benjamin.
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