2 Chronicles 11:5-12 ▼

5 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built [fortified] cities for defense in Judah.

6 He built Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,

7 Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,

8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,

9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,

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

11 He strengthened the fortresses and put officers in them, with supplies of food, [olive] oil, and wine.

12 And in each city he put [large] shields and spears, and made them very strong. So he held Judah and Benjamin.