2 Chronicles 11:7
New International Version
Beth Zur, Soko, Adullam,

New Living Translation
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

English Standard Version
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

Berean Standard Bible
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

King James Bible
And Bethzur, and Shoco, and Adullam,

New King James Version
Beth Zur, Sochoh, Adullam,

New American Standard Bible
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

NASB 1995
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

NASB 1977
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

Legacy Standard Bible
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

Amplified Bible
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

Christian Standard Bible
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

American Standard Version
And Beth-zur, and Soco, and Adullam,

Contemporary English Version
Beth-Zur, Soco, Adullam,

English Revised Version
And Beth-zur, and Soco, and Adullam,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam,

Good News Translation
Bethzur, Soco, Adullam,

International Standard Version
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

Majority Standard Bible
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

NET Bible
Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam,

New Heart English Bible
Beth Zur, and Soco, and Adullam,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Beth-zur, and Shocho, and Adullam,

World English Bible
Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Beth-Zur, and Shocho, and Adullam,

Young's Literal Translation
and Beth-Zur, and Shocho, and Adullam,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the house of the rock, and the branches, and the justice of the people,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Bethsur, and Socho, and Odollam,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and also Bethzur, and Soco, and Adullam,

New American Bible
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

New Revised Standard Version
Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
If this people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, then shall the heart of this people turn again to their LORD, and they shall kill me and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam the son of Solomon.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
If it is that this people go up to make sacrifices in the house of LORD JEHOVAH in Jerusalem, and the heart of this people turns to their Lord, they will kill me and return the kingdom to Rehoboam, son of Solomon!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Beth-zur, and Soco, and Adullam,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Baethsura, and Sochoth, and Odollam,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Rehoboam Fortifies Judah
6He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, 7 Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, 8Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,…

Cross References
1 Kings 12:25
Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there. And from there he went out and built Penuel.

2 Chronicles 11:5-6
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,

2 Chronicles 11:8-10
Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, / Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, / Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.

1 Kings 12:1-24
Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. / When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he was still in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon and had been living ever since. / So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and the whole assembly of Israel came to Rehoboam and said, ...

2 Chronicles 10:1-19
Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. / When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he returned from Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon. / So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and all Israel came to Rehoboam and said, ...

1 Kings 11:43
And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 12:1-2
After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the Law of the LORD. / In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem

1 Kings 14:21-31
Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. / And Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and by the sins they committed they provoked Him to jealous anger more than all their fathers had done. / They also built for themselves high places, sacred pillars, and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree. ...

2 Chronicles 13:1-2
In the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s reign, Abijah became king of Judah, / and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.

1 Kings 15:1-8
In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king of Judah, / and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom. / And Abijam walked in all the sins that his father before him had committed, and his heart was not as fully devoted to the LORD his God as the heart of David his forefather had been. ...

2 Chronicles 9:31
And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 12:13-14
Thus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. / And Rehoboam did evil because he did not set his heart to seek the LORD.

1 Kings 11:29-39
During that time, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met Jeroboam on the road as he was going out of Jerusalem. Now Ahijah had wrapped himself in a new cloak, and the two of them were alone in the open field. / And Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces, / and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes. ...

2 Chronicles 13:3-20
Abijah went into battle with an army of 400,000 chosen men, while Jeroboam drew up in formation against him with 800,000 chosen and mighty men of valor. / Then Abijah stood on Mount Zemaraim in the hill country of Ephraim and said, “Hear me, O Jeroboam and all Israel! / Do you not know that the LORD, the God of Israel, has given the kingship of Israel to David and his descendants forever by a covenant of salt? ...

1 Kings 14:25-28
In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem. / He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made. / Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Bethzur, and Shoco, and Adullam,

Beth-zur

Joshua 15:58
Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor,

Shoco

Joshua 15:35
Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah,

Socoh

Joshua 12:15
The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;

Joshua 15:35
Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah,

1 Samuel 22:1
David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him.

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2 Chronicles 11
1. Rehoboam raising an army to subdue Israel, is forbidden by Shemaiah
5. He strengthens his kingdom with forts and provisions
13. The priests and Levites, and such as feared God, forsaken by Jeroboam,
17. strengthen the kingdom of Judah
18. The wives and children of Rehoboam














Beth-zur
The name "Beth-zur" translates to "house of rock" in Hebrew, indicating a place of strength and fortification. Historically, Beth-zur was a strategic fortress in the Judean hills, located about 4 miles north of Hebron. Its mention here underscores Rehoboam's efforts to fortify his kingdom against potential threats, particularly from the northern tribes. Archaeological excavations have revealed significant fortifications dating back to the time of Rehoboam, affirming the biblical narrative. Spiritually, Beth-zur symbolizes the need for a strong foundation in faith, reminding believers to build their lives on the "rock" of God's word and promises.

Soco
Soco, also known as Socoh, means "hedge" or "enclosure" in Hebrew. This town was located in the Shephelah, the lowland region of Judah, and served as a defensive outpost. Soco's strategic position highlights the importance of vigilance and preparedness in the face of spiritual and physical challenges. In a broader biblical context, Soco is near the site of David's battle with Goliath, symbolizing the triumph of faith over seemingly insurmountable odds. For Christians, Soco serves as a reminder to remain enclosed in God's protection and to trust in His strength when facing life's battles.

Adullam
The name "Adullam" is derived from a root meaning "justice of the people" or "refuge." Adullam is famously known as the location of the cave where David sought refuge while fleeing from King Saul (1 Samuel 22:1-2). This historical context enriches the understanding of Adullam as a place of safety and divine provision. Rehoboam's fortification of Adullam signifies the need for places of refuge and rest in the midst of turmoil. Spiritually, Adullam represents God's provision of sanctuary and His faithfulness in times of distress. It encourages believers to seek refuge in God, who is a stronghold in times of trouble.

(7) Beth-zur.--Beit-s-r; a ruin midway between Urtas and Hebron (Joshua 15:58).

Shoco.--Heb., S?c?; es Suweikeh, in Wady Sumt, three and a-half hours south-west of Jerusalem (Joshua 15:35; 1Samuel 17:1).

Adullam.--Joshua 15:35. Perhaps Aid-el-Mieh.

Verse 7. - Beth-zur. About five miles north of Hebron (see Joshua 15:58; 1 Chronicles 2:45; Nehemiah 3:16). Shoco; properly, Socoh, in the Shefelah (Joshua 15:35). According to Jerome and Eusebius, it was about nine miles from Eleutheropolis, on the road to Jerusalem (see also 1 Samuel 17:1). Adullam. In the Shefelah (Joshua 15:35). It was an ancient place (Genesis 38:1, 12, 20; Joshua 12:15; Nehemiah 11:30). See also the familiar passages (1 Samuel 22:1; 2 Samuel 23:13; 1 Chronicles 11:15).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Beth-zur,
צ֥וּר (ṣūr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1049: Beth-zur -- 'house of a rock', a place in Judah

Soco,
שׂוֹכ֖וֹ (śō·w·ḵōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7755: Socoh -- two places in Judah

Adullam,
עֲדֻלָּֽם׃ (‘ă·ḏul·lām)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5725: Adullam -- a Canaanite city


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