2 Chronicles 11:5-12 ▼

5 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built fortified cities in Judah.

6 He rebuilt Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,

7 Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam,

8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,

9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,

10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron. These were fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.

11 He strengthened them and put army officers with reserves of food, olive oil, and wine in them.

12 In each city he stored shields and spears. He made the cities very secure. So Rehoboam held on to Judah and Benjamin.