2 Chronicles 11:8
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Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,

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and Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

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and Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

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And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

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and Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

Young's Literal Translation
and Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the wine-press, and Mareshah, and Ziph,
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And Geth, and Maresa, and Ziph,

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indeed also Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

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Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore the king took counsel and made two calves of gold, and said to the people, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem, why should you go up to Jerusalem and come down? Then he said, These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the King was advised and he made two calves of gold and said to them: “It is much for you to go up! Why do you go up and go down to Jerusalem? These are your gods, Israel, who brought you up from the land of Egypt!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Geth, and Marisa, and Ziph,

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Context
Rehoboam Fortifies Judah
7Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, 8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, 9Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,…

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 12:4
He captured the fortified cities of Judah and came as far as Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 14:6-7
Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest. / So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered.

2 Chronicles 16:1-6
In the thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign, Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah. / So Asa withdrew the silver and gold from the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he sent it with this message to Ben-hadad king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus: / “Let there be a treaty between me and you as there was between my father and your father. See, I have sent you silver and gold. Now go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.” ...

2 Chronicles 17:2
He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured.

2 Chronicles 21:8-10
In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed into Edom with his officers and all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled against his hand at the same time, because Jehoram had forsaken the LORD, the God of his fathers.

2 Chronicles 26:6
Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines.

2 Chronicles 32:1-5
After all these acts of faithfulness, Sennacherib king of Assyria came and invaded Judah. He laid siege to the fortified cities, intending to conquer them for himself. / When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come to make war against Jerusalem, / he consulted with his leaders and mighty men about stopping up the waters of the springs outside the city, and they helped him carry it out. ...

2 Chronicles 33:14
After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and he brought it around the hill of Ophel and heightened it considerably. He also stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah.

Nehemiah 4:7-9
When Sanballat and Tobiah, together with the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites, heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they were furious, / and all of them conspired to come and fight against Jerusalem and create a hindrance. / So we prayed to our God and posted a guard against them day and night.

Isaiah 22:9-11
You saw that there were many breaches in the walls of the City of David. You collected water from the lower pool. / You counted the houses of Jerusalem and tore them down to strengthen the wall. / You built a reservoir between the walls for the waters of the ancient pool, but you did not look to the One who made it, or consider Him who planned it long ago.

Jeremiah 34:7
as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah—against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah.

Ezekiel 21:20
Mark out one road for the sword to come against Rabbah of the Ammonites, and another against Judah into fortified Jerusalem.

Matthew 24:15-16
So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Mark 13:14
So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.


Treasury of Scripture

And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,

Gath

1 Chronicles 18:1
Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines.

Mareshah

Joshua 15:44
And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:

Ziph

Joshua 15:24
Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth,

1 Samuel 23:14,19
And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand…

Psalm 54:1
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.

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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














Gath
This city is one of the five Philistine cities mentioned frequently in the Old Testament. The Hebrew root for Gath is "גַּת" (Gath), which means "winepress." Historically, Gath was a significant Philistine city, known for its giants, including Goliath, whom David famously defeated. The inclusion of Gath in this verse highlights Rehoboam's strategic efforts to fortify cities that were previously under Philistine control, indicating a period of consolidation and defense. This action reflects a broader biblical theme of reclaiming and securing the Promised Land, a task that required both divine guidance and human effort.

Mareshah
The Hebrew root for Mareshah is "מָרֵשָׁה" (Mareshah), meaning "summit" or "head place." Mareshah was a city in the lowlands of Judah, known for its strategic military importance. Archaeological excavations have uncovered significant remains, including fortifications and artifacts, underscoring its historical significance. In the biblical narrative, Mareshah represents a place of strength and defense, symbolizing the need for spiritual fortification in the believer's life. Just as Rehoboam fortified Mareshah, Christians are called to fortify their faith against spiritual adversaries.

Ziph
The Hebrew root for Ziph is "זִיף" (Ziph), which means "battlement" or "flowing." Ziph was a city in the hill country of Judah, known for its wilderness where David hid from King Saul. The mention of Ziph in this context emphasizes the importance of securing even the remote and rugged areas of the kingdom. Spiritually, Ziph can be seen as a metaphor for the hidden and often challenging aspects of our lives that require God's protection and guidance. It serves as a reminder that God's presence is with us, even in the wilderness moments of life, providing refuge and strength.

(8) Gath.--Uncertain. Perhaps in the Wady-el-Gat north of Ascalon. (See 1Kings 2:39 and 1Chronicles 18:1, from a comparison of which it appears that, under Solomon, Gath was ruled by a vassal king.)

Mareshah.--Marash; a ruin two miles south of Beit-jibrin, Eleutheropolis (Joshua 15:44; 2Chronicles 14:9).

Ziph.--Tel Zif; ruins about one hour and a quarter south east of Hebron (Joshua 15:55; 1Samuel 23:14, seqq.) Another Judean Ziph is mentioned (Joshua 15:24). . . .

Verse 8. - Gath. Site still unknown. Some think it may be the Gath-rimmon of Dan (Joshua 19:45). Otherwise it is Gath of the Philistines (Joshua 13:3; 1 Samuel 6:17), and of Goliath (1 Samuel 17:4, 23). I.L.P., in Dr. Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 1:656, wishes to find it on a hill now called Tel-es-Safleh, on one side of the Plain of Philistia, about ten miles east of Ashdod and south - east of Ekron. See also "Topographical Index," p. 411, in Conder's ' andbook to the Bible,' 2nd edit. Other interesting references are 1 Samuel 17:1, 52; 1 Samuel 21:10; 1 Chronicles 18:1; ch. 26:6; 1 Kings 2:39; 2 Kings 12:17; Amos 6:2. Mareshah. In the Shefelah (Joshua 15:44), now Marash, a short distance south of Eleutheropolis. Zerah the Cushite came here when he was invading Judaea (ch. 14:9. See also ch. 20:37; Micah 1:15). It was taken by John Hyreanus, B.C. 110, and was demolished by the Parthians, B.C. 39. Ziph. Probably the present Tel-Lif, a little south-east of Hebron (Joshua 15:55; see also 24. See also 1 Samuel 23:14-24; 1 Samuel 26:2).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Gath,
גַּ֥ת (gaṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1661: Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city

Mareshah,
מָרֵשָׁ֖ה (mā·rê·šāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4762: Mareshah -- a place in Judah, also two Israelites

Ziph,
זִֽיף׃ (zîp̄)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2128: Ziph -- a son of Judah, also a city Southeast of Hebron and a city in southern Judah


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